Law Minister Liew Vui Keong said the proposed amendments to Article 1(2) of the Federal Constitution was a "giant step" for Sabah and Sarawak towards restoring its former status.

He said he could not comprehend why opposition MPs from those two states now oppose the amendment bill despite having campaigned for the amendment in the past.

Liew said a briefing on the amendment for MPs was held today but none of the opposition lawmakers showed up...