Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Parliament and Law) Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has ambitiously set Oct 26 to table a bill to amend the Federal Constitution on Sabah and Sarawak's status.

However, the bill will have to be scrutinised by Sarawak Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg first. If successful, the cabinet will decide on Oct 22. Once that hurdle...