KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reportedly said that the government has yet to review the proposal to increase Sabah and Sarawak's share of parliamentary seats.

According to a report in Free Malaysia Today (FMT), Zahid said yesterday that the issue must first be discussed among members of the unity government.

"And when the time comes, we will discuss the proposal with the other MPs, including those from the opposition," he was quoted as saying.

Zahid reportedly added that any move forward would require consultation with the Election Commission.

His remarks follow Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof's statement yesterday that the plan must involve direct discussions with Pe...