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Malaysiakini
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
PAS pledges progress for Sabah ahead of state polls
PAS has reiterated its commitment to defend the rights and interests of Sabahans should the party be given a mandate in the upcoming 17th state election. Its secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said PAS has consistently raised Sabah-related issues, including the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), rural development, and poverty alleviation. 'PAS was previously part of...
Borneo Post
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
UPKO, PBRS affirm role as Sabah's bridge to Putrajaya
KOTA KINABALU (May 13): The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) and Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS), both members of the national political coalition, have reaffirmed their role as 'Sabah's bridge to Putrajaya', championing key issues affecting Sabah — including the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) — in partnership with other Sabah-based parties. Highlighting the importance of the 'Sabah First' agenda, the presidents of both parties emphasized that Sabah's interests must be pursued through collective cooperation among local political entities and constructive engagement between the Federal and State Governments, rather than confrontation. 'UPKO and PBRS have consistently brought Sabah-related issues to the forefront within our respective coalition platforms, including at the Cabinet level. Our efforts have resulted in nine MA63-related claims being successfully resolved under the current MADANI government, in addition to four resolved by previous administrations,' said UPKO President Datuk Ewon Benedick and PBRS President Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup in a joint statement on Tuesday. Both parties reiterated their commitment to advocating for the remaining MA63 claims and ensuring that 'Sabah First' development priorities are incorporated into the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026–2030) through continuous dialogue and collaboration with other Sabah political parties. UPKO and PBRS also agreed that local aspirations must be central to any political coalition negotiations in the lead-up to the upcoming state election, without compromising the political stability and social harmony crucial to Sabah's development and Malaysia's unity. 'UPKO and PBRS will continue contributing to unity among the people of Sabah while also playing a role in fostering greater unity among all Malaysians,' the joint statement concluded.
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Upko, PBRS reaffirm role as bridge between Sabah and Putrajaya
KOTA KINABALU: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) and Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) have reaffirmed their role as the "bridge between Sabah and Putrajaya." Upko is a component of Pakatan Harapan, while PBRS is part of Barisan Nasional. Despite this, both parties are mirroring the consistent efforts of other Sabah-based parties in championing core issues affecting the state, including the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). In a joint statement, Upko president Datuk Ewon Benedick and PBRS president Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup said the "Sabah First" agenda demands the united cooperation of all political parties in Sabah and must be pursued through wise negotiations between the federal and state governments. "It should not be through confrontation." Upko and PBRS have consistently raised various Sabah-related issues within their respective coalition platforms, including at the Cabinet level. "This approach has proven effective, as nine MA63 demands have now been fulfilled by the current Madani government, while four were addressed under the previous administration," read the statement. Both parties also pledged to continue advocating for the remaining MA63 claims and prioritising the "Sabah First" development agenda through the implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026–2030), using a consultative and collaborative approach with other political parties in the state. Upko and PBRS also agreed that local aspirations must form the foundation of broader political coalition negotiations in Sabah ahead of the upcoming state election. This, they said, should be done without jeopardising political stability or social harmony, both of which are essential to building Sabah's future and strengthening the Malaysian federation. "Upko and PBRS will continue contributing to the unity of the people of Sabah, and at the same time, aim to contribute to the unity of the Malaysian people."
