Give Sabah, S'wak veto power in Dewan Negara, says reform group

KOTA KINABALU: An increase of 15 senators each for Sabah and Sarawak in the Dewan Negara is more viable than the proposed 35% representation for both states in Parliament, says an institutional reform advocate.

Project for Stability and Accountability for Malaysia (Projek Sama) proposed the matter on the eve of the 61st celebration of Malaysia Day, saying the extra seats in the House of Senate would ensure a one-third veto power for the East Malaysian states.