The Special Cabinet Steering Committee on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 has reached an agreement on seven out of 21 issues on Sabah’s and Sarawak’s autonomy. They are expected to arrive at a decision on the remaining 14 issues by Aug 31. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to James Chin (Director, Asia Institute, University of Tasmania) and Fazar Arif (Moyog Magic, Keningau, Sabah) for the implications of this ongoing process.