KUCHING, July 5 2026: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Christopher Gira Sambang said the Youth wing fully supports the call for Parliament to immediately endorse the proposed additional 17 State Legislative Assembly (SLA) seats for Sarawak, which were unanimously passed in 2025.
He said the delay is difficult to justify since the proposal was made in accordance with the Federal Constitution and reflects Sarawak's growing population, vast geographical size, and the need to strengthen effective representation and service delivery to the people.
"At the same time, PRS Youth reiterates that the issue of Parliamentary representation for Sabah and Sarawak must also be addressed without further delay," he said in a statement.
He stressed that following Singapore's separation from Malaysia in 1965, the Parliamentary seat allocation should have been reviewed to reflect the original spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).
"This matter has remained unresolved for far too long," he pointed out..
Gira, who is also Tamin State Legislative Member (SLM), said PRS Youth firmly believes that the implementation of MA63 must not continue to be postponed, saying that the rights of Sabah and Sarawak, as enshrined in the Federal Constitution and MA63, should be honoured through concrete action, not prolonged discussions.
"We are proud Malaysians and remain committed to strengthening the Federation," he said, adding that Sarawak's position is clear: MA63 First.
"Fulfilling the promises and constitutional rights of Sabah and Sarawak will strengthen, not weaken, the unity of Malaysia.
"Therefore, PRS Youth urges the federal government and all Members of Parliament to expedite the endorsement of Sarawak's additional 17 SLA seats and to commence a comprehensive review of Parliamentary representation for Sabah and Sarawak in line with the Federal Constitution and the spirit of MA63.
"A stronger Sarawak and Sabah within Malaysia will create a stronger Federation for all," he said.
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