KUCHING, March 2 2026: Former Law Minister Zaid Ibrahim (picture) has an oblique views on Sarawak and Sabah, as far as the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is concerned.
Sarcastically saying that he has always admired Sarawak and Sabah, he said: “Their latest political plan, called the Borneo Bloc, is an example of how smart they are to continue to outwit and control Malaya.”
Writing on X (formerly Twitter) today,he said:” Seventy years ago, they asked their British masters to let them join Malaya on terms favourable to them; hence, MA 63.
“They tell the world that, together with Malaya, they formed Malaysia as partners when in truth they were merely British colonies.
“Whitehall (the British government) and Lee Kuan Yew (then Prime Minister of Singapore) negotiated for them very good terms.
“That's why they can decide whether to allow us to visit them, but we can't work there. Even when doing business, you must venture with them,” he claimed.
“Then they now challenge our laws: the Law of the Sea, PDA (Petroleum Development Act), Petronas and whatever else.
“There are still 30 items, they say still outstanding from MA63. They get 40 per cent of the revenue. It is endless,” Zaid wrote.
“With the Borneo Bloc and the demand for more parliamentary seats, they are in a good position for years to come.
“They said the Borneo Bloc is to give them balance and a negotiating position. No, they already have that; now they want control.
“What do Malaya have? The Malay leaders who want to be PM,” Zaid suggested.
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