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The Sun
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sabah's 40% revenue claim decision expected by September under MA63
KOTA KINABALU: The decision on Sabah's 40 per cent revenue claim under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is expected to be finalised before Malaysia Day on Sept 16. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stated that the Sabah government has submitted proposed solutions during a special meeting of the Technical Committee under the MA63 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63). Fadillah, who chairs the committee, explained that each proposed solution will be presented to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ahead of the next MTPMA63 meeting on Sept 12 in Kuala Lumpur. The committee will then determine the appropriate course of action, considering both interim solutions and the ongoing court case filed by the Sabah Law Society regarding the claim. 'In legal terms, there are limitations that prevent us from finalising a solution without a decision from the court. However, what we are seeking is a resolution outside the court's jurisdiction,' Fadillah told reporters after the meeting at Menara Kinabalu. The meeting was attended by Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan and Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. Jeffrey described the discussions as productive, with Sabah's proposals now under review by the MTPMA63.
Borneo Post
14-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
MA63: Decision on Sabah's 40 pct revenue claim expected by Sept, says Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof KOTA KINABALU (July 14): The decision on Sabah's 40 per cent revenue claim under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is expected to be finalised before the Malaysia Day celebration on Sept 16. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the Sabah government had submitted proposed solutions regarding the long-standing 40 per cent revenue claim during a special meeting of the Technical Committee under the MA63 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63), held at Menara Kinabalu here today. Fadillah, who also chairs the committee, said that each proposed solution would be presented to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ahead of the next MTPMA63 meeting, scheduled for Sept 12 in Kuala Lumpur. 'At that meeting, we will determine the appropriate course of action, whether an interim solution or otherwise, as we must also consider the ongoing court case, filed by the Sabah Law Society, regarding the 40 per cent revenue claim,' he said. 'In legal terms, there are limitations that prevent us from finalising a solution without a decision from the court. However, what we are seeking is a resolution outside the court's jurisdiction,' he told reporters after chairing the committee meeting at Menara Kinabalu, here, today. The meeting was also attended by Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan; and Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. Meanwhile, Jeffrey said that the special meeting was productive, and that the Sabah government had submitted proposals concerning the 40 per cent revenue claim, which will be reviewed by the MTPMA63. – Bernama
Barnama
14-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
MA63: Decision On Sabah's 40 Pct Revenue Claim Expected By September
KOTA KINABALU, July 14 (Bernama) -- The decision on Sabah's 40 per cent revenue claim under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is expected to be finalised before the Malaysia Day celebration on Sept 16. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the Sabah government had submitted proposed solutions regarding the long-standing 40 per cent revenue claim during a special meeting of the Technical Committee under the MA63 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63), held at Menara Kinabalu here today. Fadillah, who also chairs the committee, said that each proposed solution would be presented to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ahead of the next MTPMA63 meeting, scheduled for Sept 12 in Kuala Lumpur.
The Star
06-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
‘MA63 talks based on existing laws'
Resolving disputes: Fadillah (third from right) receives a gift during the opening ceremony of BAW2025 in Kuching. — Bernama KUCHING: The negotiation process relating to Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) already involves various parties, including the Attorney General (AG) and state Attorneys General (AGs), says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also chairman of the MA63 Implementation Action Council's Technical Committee, stressed that all negotiations are based on existing laws. 'That is why the negotiations will not only involve the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) and the Sarawak Premier (Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg) they will also involve the state Attorney General and the Attorney General. 'So these negotiations will be ongoing, and ultimately, as stated by the Prime Minister and the Premier, the goal is to find a win-win approach within the framework and scope of the existing Constitution and legal system,' he told reporters after opening the Borneo Alternative Dispute Resolution Week 2025 (BAW2025) yesterday, Bernama reported. Fadillah was responding to a proposal by lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla that the AG and state AG be tasked with discussing and advising the federal and state governments in all disputes involving the law and the Federal Constitution. Mohamed Haniff was quoted by the media as saying that the AG and state AG should also negotiate to resolve issues related to the Sarawak government's claims involving the distribution of the state's natural resources. Earlier, Fadillah urged for a strategic focus on developing homegrown alternative dispute resolution talent in Sabah and Sarawak to position the region as a natural hub for legal and commercial cooperation. In his opening speech at BAW2025, the Deputy Prime Minister also highlighted the need to strengthen cross-border partnerships to address the region's growing legal and economic complexities. 'Developing talent is not a solitary effort, it requires collaboration across government, industry, academia and professional institutions. 'We must work together to cultivate a strong and diverse pool of arbitrators, adjudicators, mediators, expert witnesses and claims consultants who are technically skilled and deeply familiar with the values and context of Borneo,' he said. Fadillah added that fostering deeper collaboration across Borneo includes establishing long-term frameworks for cooperation between arbitral institutions, courts, universities and industries. He also said that with the development of Nusantara in Indonesia, Brunei's increased engagement and the rapid economic growth of Sabah and Sarawak, Borneo is emerging as a key player in Asean's future. 'With Borneo's increasing integration into cross-border trade and investment flows, our ecosystem must be ready not only to serve local needs, but to attract confidence from international stakeholders.' BAW2025, which runs until May 9, features more than 15 events curated by various entities, including institutions, law firms, consultants and training bodies. It serves as a platform to explore the effectiveness of dispute resolution in promoting economic growth, good governance and regional cooperation.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Federal, state AGs already involved in MA63 negotiation process
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof today clarified that the negotiation process relating to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) indeed involves various parties, including the country's highest legal authorities - the Attorney General and the State Attorney General. Fadillah, who is also chairman of the MA63 Implementation Action Council's Technical Committee (MTPMA63), stressed that all negotiations are based on existing laws. 'That is why the negotiations will not only involve the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) and the Sarawak Premier (Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg) ... they will also involve the State Attorney General and the Attorney General. 'So these negotiations will be ongoing, and ultimately, as stated by the Prime Minister and the Premier, the goal is to find a win-win approach within the framework and scope of the existing Constitution and legal system,' he told reporters after opening the Borneo Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week 2025 here. Fadillah was responding to a recent proposal by lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla that the Attorney General and the State Attorney General be tasked with discussing and advising the federal and state governments in all disputes involving the law and the Federal Constitution. Mohamed Haniff was quoted by the media as saying that the two should also negotiate to resolve issues related to the Sarawak government's claims involving the distribution of the state's natural resources.
