KOTA KINABALU, April 27 -- The federal government must have stronger commitment towards implementing the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and increasing development allocations for Sabah, said Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) president Datuk Chin Su Phin.

"MA63 is not a new demand, but a constitutionally grounded and historically binding agreement that clearly defines Sabah's position and rights within the Federation.

"Even as legal proceedings continue, the federal government's responsibilities to Sabah remain and must not be used as justification to delay or weaken the implementation of Sabah's rights," he said during the party's 6th Supreme Council Meeting yesterday.

On fiscal matters, Chin noted that Sabah appreciated the federal gover...