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Malaysia is still deliberating a proposal to boost Sabah and Sarawak's parliamentary representation to 35%, with discussions continuing under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 framework, the federal government has confirmed.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved the transfer of the Rajang Area Security Command site in Sibu to Sarawak, covering 3,655.60 hectares across four locations. The move reflects federal commitment to federalism and MA63 implementation.
Sarawak has exceeded its Borneonisation target by filling 87.5 per cent of key federal civil service posts with local-born officers, while Sabah has achieved 69.7 per cent, according to parliamentary disclosure.