Fadillah to brief GPS, GRS MPs on current national issues
KUCHING (July 12): Deputy Prime Minister Dato Sri Fadillah Yusof will meet with all MPs from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) for briefing on current national issues.
Following the recent special meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Barisan Nasional MPs, Fadillah said the discussion mostly involved government components from Peninsular Malaysia, such as Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Umno.
He said as there were no urgent matters requiring direct engagement, GPS and GRS MPs do not need to attend a similar session with the Prime Minister.
'I will brief all GPS and GRS MPs. We understand the current issues, and I am able to interact directly with them.
'The number of GPS MPs is small and our communication is effective. We've already discussed these matters in the Cabinet, and I know which issues need to be clarified for our colleagues in GPS and GRS.
'However, if invited, we will meet with the Prime Minister. It's unrealistic to expect him to do everything, so I can play a role myself,' he told reporters after visiting the Centre for Technical Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) here this afternoon.
Fadillah said this internal approach was more practical, saving time and allowing the government to stay focused on administrative affairs.
He also revealed plans for a Unity Government retreat involving all MPs, ministers, and deputy ministers.
Separately, Fadillah said he will travel to Sabah next week for a technical meeting related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), which will focus on ensuring the state's rights within the Federation are upheld.
'This visit to Sabah is not related to current political issues. It pertains to MA63 technical matters, which are essential to ensuring Sabah's rights continue to be strengthened within the Federation,' he said.
Fadillah reiterated GPS's commitment to supporting government stability and prioritising Sarawak's development and the people's welfare. fadillah yusof gps GRS lead meeting national issues
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