Sarawak’s 26 MA63 matters: 13 settled, five unresolved, five at top level

By Shikin Louis

KUCHING, Oct 5: Thirteen of Sarawak’s 26 matters under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) have been settled, while five remain unresolved and another five have been elevated to the highest level for discussion between the Federal and State leaders.

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Mustapha @ Mohd Yunus Sakmud said three other matters had been categorised as partially settled.

“Briefly, of the 26 matters, 13 are settled, three are partially settled, five are unresolved, and five have been elevated to the highest level, namely discussions between the Prime Minister, Sarawak Premier and Sabah Chief Minister,” he said in a reply to Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin in Dewan Rakyat today.