Government needs more time to address MA63 woes, says Najib


United in their goal: Najib opening the 32nd annual general meeting of Parti Bersatu Sabah at the Hongkod Koisaan in Penampang. Also present are Sabah Chief Minister Tan Sri Musa Aman (in blue shirt), Dr Ongkili (third from left) and Pairin (second from right). — Bernama

KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak is asking Sabah and Sarawak to give the Federal Government time to rectify any shortcomings in the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).

Describing it as a complex legal issue, the Prime Minister said the Government was committed towards looking into the issues raised by the two states and would make appropriate announcements when they were ready.

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