What is the status of the IRB Bill amendment concerning MA63?

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Status of the IRB Bill Amendment Regarding MA63

An amendment to the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) Bill concerning the appointment of Sabah and Sarawak representatives to its board of directors was drafted in 2022 and agreed upon by the previous federal administration. While the current Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has since appointed representatives from Sabah and Sarawak, the bill amendment has yet to be tabled in Parliament to formalise these appointments through legislation.
Drafted Proposal for Board Representation

A proposal to amend the IRB Bill to include representatives from Sabah and Sarawak on its board of directors was developed in 2022. This initiative was part of broader efforts to address aspects of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). The objective was to ensure a legislative framework for the inclusion of these representatives.
Previous Cabinet Agreement

The Cabinet under the former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob had reached an agreement on the proposal to amend the IRB Bill. This agreement signified a consensus within the previous administration regarding the necessity of legislating the appointment of Sabah and Sarawak representatives to the IRB's board.
Current Prime Minister's Action

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has proceeded to make appointments for representatives from Sabah and Sarawak to the IRB board. These appointments were made on an administrative basis, reflecting a move towards inclusion even before the legislative amendment is finalised.
Pending Parliamentary Tabling

The crucial next step for formalising these appointments lies in tabling the amendment to the IRB Bill in Parliament. Until this amendment is passed into law, the appointments remain based on administrative discretion rather than being protected by specific legislation.

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