Safeguarding state’s rights paramount

SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) must continue the important agenda of fighting for Sarawak rights as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Its Youth chief Michael Tiang said hence, the party members, especially its five branches in Sibu namely, Pelawan, Nangka, Dudong, Bukit Assek and Bawang Assan, must be united in one spirit […]

Malaysians weary due to political squabbles: Minos

KUCHING: The years of almost endless political squabbles and quarrels in Malaysia especially in the Peninsula, are making Malaysians politically very tired, weary and sick, said political analyst Datuk Peter Minos here today. In a press statement, Minos added that Malaysians thus just want political peace and stability. “Enough of the difficult and troubled political […]

Being optimistic and realistic on MA63 rights

What can be solved within a month, we will solve them while the rest, hopefully, we will see and maybe we will have to bring the matters to Parliament to get the approval. – Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof One month. That was the deadline set by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who gave full […]

Ministries held by Sarawak five mean a lot

SARATOK: The five ministries held by MPs from Sarawak augur well with the wishes of the state. Additionally, assemblyman Kalaka Mohamad Duri said the appointment of Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as Deputy Prime Minister not only made history, but is a recognition for the Borneo bloc to continue fighting for rights enshrined […]

Idris: Sarawak’s interest better served with strong Sarawak representation

KUCHING: Sarawak’s interest will better be served with a strong Sarawak representation in the new Federal Cabinet. In stating this, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) publicity and media relations chairman Datuk Idris Buang also said that Sarawak’s voice will be heard in Parliament. “Furthermore, our deputy prime minister (DPM) is Datuk Seri Fadillah Abdullah. “With his […]

Ensure Sarawak rights under MA63 restored, GPS reps reminds new Cabinet

KUCHING: The new federal government has been urged to ensure that Sarawak’s rights stipulated under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report is restored. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi said this following the announcement of the new Federal Cabinet line-up, which saw five Gabungan Parti […]

Sarawak wants a fair federal government, says Dr Sim

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has called on Sarawakians to vote for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to give Sarawak a stronger voice in demanding its eroded rights. Dr Sim reminded that Malayan-based coalitions would always put the interest of Sarawakians last. “We are sick and tired of […]

MA63 to restore, safeguard eroded rights

By Jamie Lu THE Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has always placed priority on safeguarding and restoring the eroded rights of Sarawak to ensure the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is respected and implemented as agreed to by previous leaders. Describing it as a “sacred agreement” that led to the  formation of Malaysia, Premier Datuk Patinggi […]

Call to continue support for best leadership

KUCHING: Samariang assemblyman Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali called for the rakyat to continue supporting the best leadership. The Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) emphasised that voters play an important role in determining the future of the country. “So you must fulfill your responsibility by choosing the […]

Special Cabinet Committee to address Sarawak, Sabah rights is the better option

KUCHING: A Special Cabinet Committee is the better option to address demands by Sabah and Sarawak to the federal government. Santubong MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar explained that under the present political climate, it was better to have a special committee as it would provide for better and faster option for the […]