COMMENT | Why is the proposed MA63 amendment bill, to be tabled for second reading in Parliament on Tuesday, crucial? Because it affects the spirit and sanctity of our nationhood and the future of all Malaysians, from the Malay peninsula to the Borneo territories. And also because I don’t think we can expect another such amendment, possibly for decades to come.

Hence, the proposed amendment to Article 1(2) of the Federal Constitution must have no room for error and should be rock-solid, with the full consensus of all parties and stakeholders and to the total satisfaction of all...