Sarawak will continue to remain part of Malaysia
KAPIT: Sarawak, as part of the region that formed Malaysia, will continue to remain a part of the country and develop as enshrined in the Federal Constitution and Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government has a solid plan and policy to ensure that Sarawak […]
Sovereign investment fund being studied
THE state government is still studying the idea of establishing its own sovereign investment fund, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said more studies had to be carried out to ensure the best model and adoption of robust international standards. “By establishing the sovereign investment fund, we will build up […]
Sarawak’s formula on special grant to be discussed
KUCHING: The formula on special grant under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution submitted by the Sarawak government will be discussed during the Special Council on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) meeting. “We are aware of the suggestion by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, and this will definitely be raised in […]
No room for bickering over candidates
BAU: All members of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) must abide by decisions made by the top leadership and stand together to support candidates picked to contest in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). “The moment a candidate is named to represent GPS in the general election, everyone must work together so that the candidate wins. […]
Give fullest support to nominated candidate
By Natasha Jee & Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) members have been called to give their fullest support to whoever has been nominated to stand in the elections, be it in the state or general elections. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also the GPS chairman, said that […]
Premier reaffirms continental shelves non-negotiable
By Natasha Jee & Alexandra Lorna KUCHING: The Sarawak government has reaffirmed that the protection of the state rights within the Continental Shelves under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is non-negotiable, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Somebody mentioned the onus is for us to challenge (the constitutionality of the Continental […]
Sarawak has the right
THE tabling of the Sarawak Land Code (Amendment) Bill is within the state’s jurisdiction as there is no provision for it under the Ninth Schedule either federal, state or concurrent list. The Bill empowers the state government to regulate and control the use of land for carbon storage and the use of airspace spectrum above […]
More time needed for claims under MA63 that require constitutional amendments
THE Sarawak government will review the need to make any amendments deemed necessary to the Sarawak Constitution and Ordinances. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said the Federal Government has made amendments to Article 1 (2) of the Federal Constitution, which came into effect […]
Assurance on bringing laws up to speed
KUCHING: Existing laws should be improved and updated for the people, said Deputy Minister in Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. She stressed that the law is not static and should be amended according to current situations. “We always welcome any proposed idea to […]
Back govt to regain eroded rights
KUCHING: Stand firmly behind our state government so that we could continue to reclaim the state’s eroded rights as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). The message came from Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, a strong proponent of MA63, who reminded Sarawakians that the state was fighting for the autonomy on […]
