Bornean states' 35% parliamentary seat request in line with spirit of Malaysia's formation, says S'wak leader

Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali addressing the Sarawak Legislative Assembly on Tuesday (Nov 12). - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: The 35% parliamentary representation for Sabah and Sarawak should be restored to ensure fairness, says a deputy minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department.

Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said the state government had proposed an increase in parliamentary seats for Sarawak in several meetings with the Federal Government, in line with the original spirit of the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report 1962 and Malaysia's formation in 1963.