Prospects for restored rights look bright, say Sarawak leaders

Reports by TARRENCE TAN, STEPHANIE LEE and SHARON LING

KUCHING: Sarawak leaders are optimistic that the proposed constitutional amendments to recognise Sabah and Sarawak as equal partners in Malaysia will be approved in Parliament.

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he was looking forward to the amendments, expected to be tabled next week, as they would restore the rights of Sabah and Sarawak as was agreed in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).