Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Ewon Benedick said that the proposed consensus group among federal ministers and deputy ministers from Sabah is crucial, especially in the effort to claim the state’s rights as enshrined in the Federal Constitution and Malaysia Agreement 1963.

He said through the group, discussions can be held on various matters to develop Sabah, in addition to the state’s rights that have not been restored by the federal government.

“We will convey the outcome of the discussions to...