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GPS – a political watershed

KUCHING: The setting up of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) was a momentous and historical moment in Sarawak’s political landscape. Political commentator Datuk Peter Minos pointed out that before GPS was established, Sarawak literally had neither voice nor say because it was controlled by the rules and whips of Barisan Nasional (BN). “Before GPS, Sarawak and […]

Borneo Agenda should be GPS criteria, says Puyok

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should work with any local-based party in Sabah which has clear goals to push the Borneo Agenda forward, said Dr Arnold Puyok. Taking Warisan as an example, the political analyst stated that if any formal pact were to be sealed between them, GPS should ask Warisan what they can offer […]

MA63 amendment successful, thanks to GPS lawmakers

KUCHING: As a result of the strength and dedication of all Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) MPs, the state has achieved various successes through the amendment of the Constitution related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Deputy chief of Parti Pesaka Bumiputra Bersatu (PBB) Demak Laut Branch Datuk Seri Syed Hamzah Syed Paie said if viewed […]

Warisan can work with GPS to regain MA63 rights

PETALING JAYA: Warisan vice-president Junz Wong says the Sabah-based party can work with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to fight for the rights of the two East Malaysian states under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Wong urged Sabahans to vote for Warisan, saying the party would be the only Sabah-based national party contesting in the coming […]

Borneo caucus possible if Sarawak, Sabah on same page

It is high time that we have a Borneo caucus in which Sarawak and Sabah MPs can present a united voice. This is crucial for several reasons including seeking the restoration of the rights of eastern Malaysians under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). It also gives rise to the possibility of having an East Malaysian […]

Villagers urged to give undivided support to government

BINTULU: Voters in Sungai Muput, Tatau have been reminded to give their undivided support to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate in the coming 15th general election (GE15) to ensure that the state will have a bigger voice in the fight to restore its rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Senator Rita Sarimah Patrick […]

Swinburne to offer law featuring NCR and MA63

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak (Swinburne Sarawak) will be offering law courses with elective subjects on Native Customary Rights (NCR) and the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Swinburne University of Technology Australia (Swinburne Australia) had agreed to provide the law courses at its Sarawak […]

35pc parliamentary seats stipulated under MA63

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said the restoring of 35 per cent of seats in parliament is important for both states as stipulated in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). “This is to ensure balanced distribution of the seats and voices of Sabah and […]

15 issues on MA63 still outstanding

KOTA SAMARAHAN: There are 15 issues under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) which are yet to be resolved, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili. These include the state’s authority over health issues, the remaining legislative authority on the environment, labour force in Sabah and Sarawak […]

Federal gov’t must show political will on seat allocation

KUCHING: The federal government must show the political will that it is prepared and ready to implement the decision of the Special Council on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to restore the 35 per cent parliamentary seats for Sarawak and Sabah, said Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How. He noted that all political parties, particularly […]