Tag: Dr Maximus Ongkili

15 issues on MA63 still outstanding

KOTA SAMARAHAN: There are 15 issues under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) which are yet to be resolved, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili. These include the state’s authority over health issues, the remaining legislative authority on the environment, labour force in Sabah and Sarawak […]

PBS undergoes major restructuring of positions

PENAMPANG: Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) has announced a major restructuring of its key and strategic positions to rejuvenate the party’s leadership going forward into 2021. Its president Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said the new appointees were proven youthful leaders who have been loyal and contributed towards the party’s growth. The newly restructured line-up sees […]

No need to raise fear over Sabah, Sarawak’s rights

KUALA LUMPUR: There is no need to raise fear on matters related to freedom of religion, authority over land and upholding of Sabah and Sarawak’s native customs and traditions, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs), Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili. He said this was because the rights would continue to […]

Government to monitor use of allocations for Sabah, Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will monitor the use of the RM5.1 billion for Sabah and RM4.5 billion for Sarawak as allocated under the 2021 Budget, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Johnity Ongkili said the expenditure tracking would be with the […]

Special Council on MA63 to convene first meeting on Nov 30

KUALA LUMPUR: The Special Council on the 1963 Malaysia Agreement (MA63) established to preserve the rights of Sabah and Sarawak will convene for the first time, next Monday (Nov 30). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said the special council would among others discuss on the […]

Special council on MA63 to convene first meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: The Special Council on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is expected to convene for the first time this month to discuss and decide on matters that are important and need to be expedited and resolved. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said the Special Council […]