KDM: Border Agency Law Concerns Touch Sabah's Sovereign Rights
The Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) has urged the Malaysian government to seriously address concerns raised by the Sabah Immigration Officers Services Union (KPPIS) regarding the implementation of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency Act 2024. KDM Secretary-General Willie Jude Junaidi emphasized that these issues extend beyond administrative matters, directly impacting Sabah’s sovereign rights and immigration autonomy as protected under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Federal Constitution. He warned that implementing the new act without clear alignment with MA63 could create jurisdictional overlaps between federal and state agencies, leading to administrative conflicts and legal risks for enforcement officers. Junaidi highlighted that confusion over standard operating procedures could compromise border security and enforcement efficiency. While affirming Sabah’s willingness to cooperate with the federal government, he stressed that new policies must respect the state’s existing rights through comprehensive consultation. KDM supports the union’s professional approach via official channels and calls for immediate engagement sessions involving the Sabah Government, the Immigration Department of Malaysia, unions, and legal experts to clarify operational guidelines and safeguard the interests of civil servants and the public.
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KDM: Border Agency Law Concerns Touch Sabah's Sovereign Rights
The Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) has urged the Malaysian government to seriously address concerns raised by the Sabah Immigration Officers Services Union (KPPIS) regarding the implementation of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency Act 2024. KDM Secretary-General Willie Jude Junaidi emphasized that these issues extend beyond administrative matters, directly impacting Sabah’s sovereign rights and immigration autonomy as protected under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Federal Constitution. He warned that implementing the new act without clear alignment with MA63 could create jurisdictional overlaps between federal and state agencies, leading to administrative conflicts and legal risks for enforcement officers. Junaidi highlighted that confusion over standard operating procedures could compromise border security and enforcement efficiency. While affirming Sabah’s willingness to cooperate with the federal government, he stressed that new policies must respect the state’s existing rights through comprehensive consultation. KDM supports the union’s professional approach via official channels and calls for immediate engagement sessions involving the Sabah Government, the Immigration Department of Malaysia, unions, and legal experts to clarify operational guidelines and safeguard the interests of civil servants and the public.
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