KUALA LUMPUR: The Sabah and Sarawak Affairs Minister, Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, has announced the development of a new online dashboard to track the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), set to launch by the end of January.
The minister said the initiative has been approved by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof to increase transparency, particularly regarding Sabah's claim for a 40% revenue entitlement.
"The government, under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, remains steadfast in protecting and advancing the rights and interests of Sabah and Sarawak, in line with the spirit of MA63," he said in his New Year 2026 message on Thursday (Jan 1).
He added that the MA63 negotiation platform has been strengthened with the formation of the MA63 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63), chaired by the Prime Minister, and a Technical Committee led by Fadillah.
So far, 13 out of 29 MA63 issues have been resolved. Nine were settled under the current administration and four under the previous one.
"This is the most significant progress on MA63 implementation by any administration to date," he said.
Mustapha said the federal and state governments are continuing to negotiate the remaining 16 MA63 matters.
Acting as the joint secretariat, the Prime Minister's Department for Sabah and Sarawak Affairs is closely monitoring the process in consultation with all stakeholders.
The department will also continue to facilitate engagement sessions with relevant ministries, agencies, industry representatives, academics and NGOs to advance the implementation of MA63. – Bernama
