After equal status for Sabah and Sarawak, what’s next?
A view of Sabah's Jesselton Point jetty. Currently, Article 1 of the federal constitution lists Sabah and Sarawak as states of the federation. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 27, 2019.
BEYOND amending the federal constitution to restore Sabah and Sarawak’s status as equal partners in the Federation of Malaysia are fine details that no one can imagine just quite yet. MPs from both states have welcomed Putrajaya’s intention to amend Article 1, to recognise the states as equal and sovereign entities to Malaya, as this will give them more revenue and autonomy over their own affairs.
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