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A senior SUPP figure has sounded the alarm over projections indicating Peninsular Malaysia's major coalitions could form government without East Malaysian support, underscoring the strategic importance of Sabah and Sarawak.
A proposal to elevate Sabah and Sarawak's parliamentary representation to 35 per cent of seats remains under active negotiation within ongoing Malaysia Agreement 1963 discussions, according to the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department.
Malaysia's MA63 Technical Committee has instructed federal agencies to fast-track resolution of pending implementation matters. The move comes as Sabah receives increased special grants and Sarawak gains control of Bintulu Port.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has commenced a phased rollout of the new international passport in Sabah and Sarawak, with enhanced security features and validity options for citizens aged 18 and above.
Nearly 68% of companies registering for Malaysia's expanded Subsidised Diesel Control System are based in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, reflecting strong uptake of the new jeep and pickup vehicle category introduced in July.
Sarawak has exceeded its Borneonisation target at 87.5% of key Federal public service posts held by locals, while Sabah has reached 69.7% toward its 90% goal, reflecting progress on Malaysia Agreement 1963 implementation.
Small enterprises and local contractors will receive 300 litres of subsidised diesel monthly through fleet cards, a relief measure approved by Cabinet to support micro-entrepreneurs unable to access assistance individually.
Malaysia's Essential Goods Distribution Programme has successfully aligned prices for controlled items across rural regions, with LPG and cooking oil showing significant price reductions in remote areas.
The Malaysian government plans to refine its targeted fuel subsidy programme in Sabah and Sarawak after consulting with grassroots communities. The BUDI Diesel initiative, launched nationwide on July 1, provides eligible private vehicle owners with subsidised fuel at RM2.10 per litre.