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MADIUS observed that advocacy on MA63 and state rights had gained momentum only in recent years, particularly after the repeal of the Internal Security Act 1960 and the Emergency Ordinance, noting that in earlier decades those raising such issues faced political consequences.

“Today, more people are prepared to speak openly about constitutional rights because the political climate has changed,” he said.

He urged Malaysians, including political leaders, to revisit the historical documents underpinning the federation before making sweeping assertions.

“Many of these facts are not widely known because many of them are not written in the history textbook of our education system. People should examine the Federal Constitution, the Malaysia Agreement and the IGC Report before concluding that Sabah and Sarawak are acting out of self-interest,” he said.

Madius maintained that coordination among MPs from Sabah and Sarawak is a legitimate democratic exercise.

“This is not about weakening anyone. It is about ensuring that the federal partnership functions as originally intended,” he said.

He also questioned why Zaid would make such a statement, given that the debate over Sabah and Sarawak’s constitutional rights has recurred for decades in national politics, with the facts repeatedly discussed and widely known.

“It’s as plain as the nose on your face. So, what’s there to make a big fuss about?” he said.