Can Pakatan Harapan be trusted on MA63 promises?

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Pakatan Harapan's Credibility on MA63 Promises Questioned

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg has expressed strong doubts regarding the trustworthiness of Pakatan Harapan's (PH) commitment to resolving issues related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report. He based his skepticism on PH's previous 22-month tenure in federal government, citing their perceived "half-hearted" approach to constitutional amendments and the cancellation of federal projects.
Past Performance Cited as Basis for Doubt

Abang Johari directly questioned the reliability of PH's promises, referencing their time in power previously. He specifically highlighted that the PH federal government's efforts to amend the Federal Constitution, particularly concerning Article 1(2) and Article 160, were insufficient. This, in his view, demonstrated a lack of genuine commitment to addressing the core issues stemming from MA63 and the IGC Report.
Constitutional Amendments Deemed Insufficient

The Sarawak Premier asserted that any proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution concerning Malaysia's formation must be intrinsically linked to MA63 and the IGC Report. He indicated that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Members of Parliament would withhold support for any Bill that did not meet this criterion, suggesting that PH's proposed changes lacked substantive connection to these foundational agreements.
Cancellation of Federal Projects Criticised

Furthermore, Abang Johari criticised the PH federal government for its decision to cancel numerous federal-funded projects that had been approved by the previous Barisan Nasional administration. This action is presented as another indicator of PH's approach to governance and their handling of federal commitments, contributing to the broader skepticism about their MA63 promises.

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