KOTA BELUD, Nov. 26 -- United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) president Datuk Ewon Benedick has emphasised that Sabah is merely asserting rights already agreed upon under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and enshrined in the Federal Constitution - nothing more, nothing less.

The incumbent for the Kadamaian seat said it is inaccurate to label Sabah as anti-federal, as Sabah and Sarawak are equal partners that formed the Federation of Malaysia.

"Without Sabah and Sarawak, there would be no Malaysia established in 1963. The Federation of Malaysia can only be complete when the special rights of Sabah and Sarawak, just like those accorded to other states, are fulfilled as stated in MA63 and the Federal Constitution.

"Upko will co...