# Malaysia's 1963 agreement still binding, minister says

> Armizan Mohd Ali says MA63 remains in force and no new deal is needed to govern the federation.
- Title: Malaysia's 1963 agreement still binding, minister says
- Summary: Armizan Mohd Ali says MA63 remains in force and no new deal is needed to govern the federation. The Malaysia Agreement 1963 didn't expire when the Federal…
- Keywords: ma63, malaysia agreement 1963, armizan mohd ali, federal constitution, sabah, sarawak, malaya, malaysia day, domestic trade and cost of living, article viii, igc report, news
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/16/ma63-still-binding-no-new-deal-needed-says-armizan/235388
- Published: 2026-09-16T11:14:01+00:00
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- Topics: ma63, malaysia agreement 1963, armizan mohd ali, federal constitution, sabah, sarawak, malaya, malaysia day, domestic trade and cost of living, article viii, igc report, news
## MA63 remains in force today
The Malaysia Agreement 1963 didn't cease to exist when the Federal Constitution was enacted. Its commitments and responsibilities continue to bind all parties.

> The commitments and responsibilities outlined therein remain relevant and binding, past, present and future
## Article VIII requires ongoing action
The agreement mandates that governments of Malaya, North Borneo and Sarawak take necessary measures to implement guarantees from the Inter-Governmental Committee Report.
## MA63 is Malaysia's birth certificate
Understanding Malaysia's formation must include full recognition of MA63, not just the 1948 Federation of Malaya Agreement or 1957 independence.
## Malaysia Day only official since 2010
Though Malaysia was formed in 1963, September 16 only became an official celebration in the national calendar starting in 2010.
## No new deal needed
Armizan dismissed calls for a new agreement. MA63's provisions clearly show the original agreement didn't expire and remains binding.

> Malaysia did not require a new agreement or what some parties described as a 'new deal'
## Minister hopes for continued prosperity
Armizan expressed hope that Malaysia will develop into a stronger, more advanced nation while ensuring prosperity and security for all Malaysians.
## Key takeaway

The Malaysia Agreement 1963 didn't expire when the Federal Constitution was enacted and continues to bind all parties today.