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Harris Salleh, the former Sabah chief minister, has rejected claims that he acted as a dictator when approving a 5% oil royalty and the Petroleum Development Act in 1976, insisting the decision was legitimate.
Malaysia's government has resolved 13 of 29 matters under the MA63 framework, with five issues achieving interim status. Parliamentary representation for Sabah and Sarawak remains contentious.
The Tunku Mahkota of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, received Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur today. The meeting was described as cordial and harmonious between the two senior officials.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has pushed back against allegations of uncooperativeness from Putrajaya, challenging the Prime Minister's characterisation of his administration's stance toward the federal government.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has pushed back against suggestions his state government is unwilling to work with the federal administration, characterizing such criticism as a misreading of his commitment to Johorean interests.