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Only PKR Treats Sabah, Sarawak Demands as National Agenda: Anwar
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Only PKR Treats Sabah, Sarawak Demands as National Agenda: Anwar

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PKR President Anwar Ibrahim stated that his party is the only one treating Sabah and Sarawak's demands under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) as a national agenda.
  • He emphasized that the issues of Sabah and Sarawak are unique and require special attention, not to be treated like other states' problems.
  • Anwar called for national unity, urging Peninsular Malaysia to work with Sabah and Sarawak for justice and development for all.

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim declared that his party uniquely views the demands of Sabah and Sarawak under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) as a national agenda. Speaking at the PKR Annual National Congress in Melaka, Anwar stressed that this approach aligns with the party's commitment to ensuring the specific needs of these two regions receive due attention.

This is the party and the government that does not see Sabah and Sarawak's demands as an issue for only these two regions, but as a national agenda.

— Datuk Seri Anwar IbrahimAnwar Ibrahim explaining PKR's unique approach to the demands of Sabah and Sarawak.

"This is the party and the government that does not see Sabah and Sarawak's demands as an issue for only these two regions, but as a national agenda," Anwar stated. He elaborated that the challenges faced by Sabah and Sarawak are distinct from those of other states and necessitate tailored solutions. "The problems of Sabah and Sarawak cannot be considered the same as the problems of other states. Both have special needs."

The problems of Sabah and Sarawak cannot be considered the same as the problems of other states. Both have special needs.

— Datuk Seri Anwar IbrahimAnwar Ibrahim highlighting the distinct requirements of Sabah and Sarawak.

Anwar acknowledged that while progress has been made in fulfilling MA63 demands, there remains room for improvement and enhancement in implementation. He firmly believes that discussions surrounding MA63 should not be confined to Sabah and Sarawak but must involve the entire nation. "The issue of MA63 and Sabah-Sarawak cannot only be discussed in Sabah and Sarawak. Peninsular Malaysia must move in unison and work hand-in-hand with Sabah and Sarawak."

The issue of MA63 and Sabah-Sarawak cannot only be discussed in Sabah and Sarawak. Peninsular Malaysia must move in unison and work hand-in-hand with Sabah and Sarawak.

— Datuk Seri Anwar IbrahimAnwar Ibrahim calling for national solidarity in addressing MA63.

Addressing potential concerns about political implications, Anwar asserted that supporting Sabah and Sarawak is about doing the right thing, regardless of whether it directly boosts support in Peninsular Malaysia. "Is helping Sabah and Sarawak going to increase our support in the Peninsula? Not necessarily. But that is our choice, to do the right thing. The right thing is justice for all and development for all," he concluded.

The right thing is justice for all and development for all.

— Datuk Seri Anwar IbrahimAnwar Ibrahim defining the core principle behind addressing MA63 demands.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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