# Sabah and Sarawak parliamentary representation increase

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sabah-and-sarawak-parliamentary-representation-increase
> Updated: 2026-10-10T12:31:04.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Federal Government has moved to increase the number of parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak to strengthen regional representation. Initial support for the decision, highlighted by former Sabah MP Datuk Seri Azizah Mohd Dun, emphasized that more seats would help convey the voices of residents in remote and rural areas and address local issues like poverty.

Following this, Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud announced efforts to accelerate negotiations regarding the seat increases. To expedite the process before the 16th General Election, the government intends to hold early discussions with the Election Commission and the Legal Affairs Division, rather than waiting for the scheduled Malaysia Agreement 1963 Technical Implementation Committee meeting next year. Additionally, there is a proposal to split the Sepanggar parliamentary constituency to manage its high voter population.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Mustapha Sakmud addresses Sabah sovereignty claims and parliamentary seat increases

Minister Mustapha Sakmud warns against unauthorized entities claiming sovereignty for North Borneo Sabah and announces plans to accelerate negotiations for increasing parliamentary seats in Sabah and Sarawak.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mustapha-sakmud-addresses-sabah-sovereignty-claims-and-parliamentary-seat-increases

### 2026-09-13: Sabah and Sarawak parliamentary seat increase welcomed

Former MP Azizah Mohd Dun supports increasing Parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak to better represent rural voices and address regional issues like poverty.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sabah-and-sarawak-parliamentary-seat-increase-welcomed

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