Borneo Bloc Narrative Wants To Control Malaya Aims To Eliminate MA63: UPKO Youth

3 March 2026

KOTA KINABALU: The narrative claiming that the “Borneo Bloc” wants to “control Malaya” has been described as an attempt to undermine the struggle to uphold the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).

The matter is highly misleading and deliberately played up to deny the legitimate rights and claims of Sabah and Sarawak.

UPKO Youth Chief, Felix Joseph Saang, said the allegation is not only baseless but also illogical when assessed based on historical facts and the foundation of the formation of Malaysia.

He said Sabah and Sarawak’s demands based on MA63 are not intended to control or dominate any other region.

“Rather, they seek the implementation of rights that were lawfully agreed upon during the formation of the Federation of Malaysia.

“Statements by certain leaders from Malaya questioning MA63 claims reflect either ignorance of history or a failure to understand the basis of the country’s formation,” he said in a statement today.

According to him, such circumstances will only confuse the public and undermine the spirit of federation built on the principles of justice and equality.

In this regard, Felix urged leaders in Peninsular Malaysia to be fair and responsible when commenting on issues related to MA63.

He said this is where the importance of emphasizing accurate historical education to the younger generation lies, particularly regarding the role and position of Sabah and Sarawak as founding partners of the Federation.

Meanwhile, Felix called on the people of Sabah and Sarawak to rise in unity and strengthen solidarity to ensure that the rights and interests of both states continue to be safeguarded and fully implemented.

“The time has come for us to ensure a just and equitable Malaysia. The development and progress gap between Sabah and Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia should not continue to widen.

“This imbalance must be corrected through clear political commitment and consistent implementation of MA63,” he said.

Felix stressed that the struggle to claim the rights of Sabah and Sarawak is for the sake of justice and the well being of all Malaysians, and not an agenda of division.