Kuala Lampur, Sept. 14 -- On the eve of Malaysia Day ten years ago, the much-respected constitutional law expert, Prof Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi wrote as follows:

"As we commemorate Malaysia Day, it is important to look back at the mileposts that led to this historic accord between the British and Malayan Governments and the territories of North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak ..

"The Malaysia Act: On July 9, 1963 the Malaysia Agreement, consisting of 11 clauses, was concluded between the UK, the Federation of Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore. Commentators have argued that the Malaysia Agreement was not just a domestic pact but a binding international treaty between the parties.

"On Aug 20, 1963, the Federation of Malaya Parliament e...