# Anwar: MA63 is a national promise for all Malaysia

> Prime Minister says the 1963 Malaysia Agreement must be seen as binding the whole nation, not just Sabah and Sarawak.
- Title: Anwar: MA63 is a national promise for all Malaysia | Shortify
- Summary: Prime Minister says the 1963 Malaysia Agreement must be seen as binding the whole nation, not just Sabah and Sarawak. MA63 is a solemn national pledge that…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/17/anwar-ma63-is-a-national-promise-must-not-be-seen-as-only-affecting-sabah-and-sarawak/235465
- Published: 2026-09-17T09:35:53+00:00
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## MA63 is a solemn national pledge
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the Malaysia Agreement 1963 is a binding promise made by Malaysia's founding leaders that must be respected and fully implemented.

> We have made a promise. Our forefathers decided to strengthen this bond.
## Peninsular Malaysia must embrace MA63
Anwar stressed that MA63 cannot be resolved unless leaders in Peninsular Malaysia stop viewing it as only affecting Sabah and Sarawak.

> This issue is unlikely to be resolved as long as some believe MA63 is only for Sabah and Sarawak.
## Nine MA63 issues now resolved
The Madani Government has resolved nine matters under MA63, including recognizing Sabah and Sarawak's public works and irrigation departments as technical departments.
## IRB appointments and regulatory powers
Resolved matters also include appointing permanent representatives from Sabah and Sarawak to the Inland Revenue Board and handing over electricity regulatory powers to Sabah.
## Bintulu Port transferred to Sarawak
The Madani Government transferred control of Bintulu Port to Sarawak, viewing it as a vital asset for both the state and Malaysia's overall prosperity.

> When Bintulu Port belongs to Sarawak, it remains a vital port for Malaysia.
## Shared prosperity requires cooperation
Anwar emphasized that resolving MA63 matters requires good cooperation between state and federal governments, as Sarawak and Sabah's success directly benefits Malaysia.

> If Sarawak prospers, it brings prosperity to Malaysia as well.
## Key takeaway

MA63 is a solemn national pledge that requires buy-in from Peninsular Malaysia, not just the two eastern states.