The implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) remains a top priority under the Madani Government, with unresolved issues continuing to be refined through constitutional and Federal–State processes, Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar (
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Speaking at the opening of the Legal Year, he said Malaysia’s constitutional framework seeks to balance national uniformity with state autonomy, stressing that both the Federal Government and the States must operate within their respective powers to safeguard rights and sovereignty.
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Mohd Dusuki said MA63 implementation is driven mainly through the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council and its Technical Committee, with the Attorney General’s Chambers scrutinising proposals and facilitating negotiations, including follow-up action after the Kota Kinabalu High Court ruling related to revenue matters.
He highlighted several reforms benefiting Sabah and Sarawak, including constitutional amendments restoring their status as constituent States, the transfer of regulatory authority over electricity and gas to Sabah, labour law amendments tailored to state needs, and ongoing reviews of pre-1969 federal laws.
On sovereignty and future challenges, he said Malaysia has successfully defended itself against unfounded external claims while negotiations continue on issues such as parliamentary representation, scheduled waste management, judicial appointments and Borneonisation, even as the legal profession adapts to emerging challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
