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Proposal to replace MA63 deviates from nasionalism struggle

KUALA LUMPUR: The proposal for a new agreement to replace the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) deviates from the country’s nationalism struggle, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili. He stressed that to ignore MA63 is to reject the Federation of Malaysia. “The Malaysia Agreement 1963 is a sacred and foundation document of the formation of the Federation of Malaysia, […]

New agreement to replace MA63 among focus of today’s Parliament sitting

KUALA LUMPUR: A proposal for a new agreement to replace the 1963 Malaysia Agreement (MA63) is expected to be the focus of the Parliament sitting today. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s official website, the question on the matter will be raised by Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman (Warisan-Sepanggar) during the Minister’s Question Time. […]

Don’t drag your feet on MA63 negotiations, Putrajaya told

By Natasha Jee & Sarah Hafizah Chandra SIBU: The Federal Government has been urged to ease the further negotiations on matter raised by the Sarawak Government on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). In making this call, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it is the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s commitment to […]

Batu Kitang rep hopes for restoration of education and health autonomy to the state

KUCHING: It is the ardent hope of Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang that Sarawak will have its education and health autonomy restored. On top of that, he said Sarawak must continue to fight to achieve one-third representation in the federal parliament. “My hope for Sarawak, within Malaysia, is we shall achieve our one-third representation […]

Why state Independence Day important

KUCHING: Sarawak Independence Day is important as it is a reminder that Sarawak was once a sovereign nation, with its own territory. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos said the territory also was long accepted and recognised by the world. “We will never forget our late Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem for initiating […]

Why Sarawak Independence Day important to us

KUCHING: Sarawak Independence Day is important as it is a reminder that Sarawak was once a sovereign nation, with its own territory. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos said the territory also was long accepted and recognised by the world. “We will never forget our late Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem for initiating […]

Appointments to honour MA63 

KUCHING: Having representatives from Sarawak and Sabah as members of the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) shows an effort towards honouring the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), opines Datuk Dr Madeline Berma. The honorary professor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) agreed that by having representatives from both states as members of IRB, the members would also represent […]

PBK against new agreement proposal

KUCHING: Barisan Nasional’s proposal for a new Malaysia Agreement will lead to the annulment of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). “People of Sarawak need to be on the same page as Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) and reject the so-called new Malaysia Agreement,” said the party’s central treasurer Jamie Tiew Yen Huong. “Everyone needs to join […]

New Malaysia Agreement not needed

SIBU: Proposing a new Malaysia Agreement (MA) is inappropriate and should not happen, says Safiee Ahmad. The Daro assemblyman added that it was similar to running away from the responsibility of fulfilling the agreement, which was unanimously agreed upon by previous leaders when forming Malaysia. He said he fully supported the MA63 as “it is […]

Forget about new Malaysia pact

KUCHING: Political leaders should steer clear of sensitive issues and avoid making controversial speeches that may affect the people’s sentiments. The reminder came from SUPP Youth Central chief Liew Leong Yee who was reacting to a recent statement from UMNO leaders of the MA63 issue. “It is an inexplicable and absurd idea to ask for […]