MA63 a subject of debate worth nation’s deliberation
KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is pivotal to the formation of Malaysia. However, the initial years of Sarawak being part of Malaysia were marked by tensions and challenges, leading to the neglect of the rights outlined in the agreement. For Sarawak, its primary interests lie in economic empowerment through the support of the federal […]
Sabah and Sarawak play vital role in Malaysian politics, says analyst
KUCHING: Sabah and Sarawak play an important role in Malaysian politics, says Dr Arnold Puyok. According to the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSH) deputy dean, the number of seats for the Borneo states in Parliament is quite huge in the national context. “Any entity that wishes to make a […]
Set up inter-government panel on conflict mitigation
KUCHING: The establishment of an Inter-Governmental Relations Committee can help mitigate conflicts involving the state and federal governments. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSH) deputy dean Dr Arnold Puyok said this will also strengthen the relationship between the governments which has been influenced by party politics. “With the establishment of […]
Emulate Singapore in human capital development
KUCHING: Sabah and Sarawak must emulate Singapore’s approach in developing its human capital, said Dr Arnold Puyok. In stating this, the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSH) deputy dean pointed out that unlike Sabah and Sarawak, Singapore does not have its own natural resources. “Nevertheless, Singapore managed to be a […]
Umno, Bersatu conflict beneficial to GPS
By Nur Shazreena Ali & Natasha Jee KUCHING: The current political upheaval between Umno and Bersatu will galvanise ground support in favour of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), said Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) political analyst Dr Arnold Puyok. “I don’t think there would be much of an effect because this is considered as an internal conflict […]
Vital for PH to pick right candidates
KUCHING: Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak’s ability to choose the right candidates for the upcoming state polls is vital in determining the coalition’s success in the state. Political analyst and senior lecturer in Politics and Government Studies Dr Arnold Puyok said the opposition may be able to gain some support from the Dayak communities in their […]
