About time natives are recognised constitutionally
KUCHING: The proposed amendment to the Federal Constitution to recognise the classification of natives of Sarawak has been welcomed by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief Gerald Rentap Jabu. “I am sure every human being is proud of their origin, especially if their ancestors are natives of Sarawak. “To me, it is pertinent that […]
Expedite MA63 implementation
KUALA LUMPUR: Several Members of Parliament (MPs) today raised the issue of the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) which, in their view, needs to be expedited and not be just political rhetoric. One of the MPs, Lukanisman Awang Sauni (GPS-Sibuti), said it was time for the government to implement MA63, and resolve several […]
Federal government will not lose anything by returning state rights
KUCHING: The Federal government will not lose anything by giving back what is due to Sarawak and Sabah as agreed upon when they formed Malaysia, said political analyst Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman. Instead, it will make Sabah and Sarawak more prosperous and Malaysia will flourish. “I believe that when the rights are given back […]
Celebrate Malaysia Day in Malaya too
BY RACHEL MINA KUCHING: Consider holding Malaysia Day celebration in Malaya too, said political analyst Dr Arnold Puyok. After all, the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is about solidifying and strengthening the relationship between Malayans, Sabahans and Sarawakians. “Therefore, the government should consider choosing any state in Malaya to host the celebration in future,” he said. […]
Special Council on MA63 to ensure Sarawak, Sabah not short-changed
KUCHING: The Special Council on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) should look into matters of representation in Parliament, the rights and interests of indigenous communities, and rural development. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan said this when commenting on the assurance given by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob recently during the […]
All MPs should support the Federal Constitution amendment
KUCHING: A state lawmaker has expressed hope that the proposed amendments to Articles 1(2) and 160(2) of the Federal Constitution (FC) will get the support of all MPs across the divide. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said the proposed amendment was long overdue, adding it was to right what was misconstructed in the FC. […]
Socioeconomic development in Telang Usan
BY AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI & PETRONELLA FELIX MIRI: The formation of Malaysia kickstarted the development of Sarawak, says Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. He added that “we must admit that our forebears’ decision to ink the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) was a wise move as we have witnessed numerous developments in the state for the […]
New hope for Borneo states, says PRS Women chief
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s assurance that the government promises to pay close attention to issues related to the interests of Sabah and Sarawak signifies the dawning of a new hope for the people of the Bornean states. “We look forward to the fulfilment of the promises and trust that the Malaysia […]
SUPP welcomes PM’s assurance on MA63
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) welcomes the prime minister’s recent announcement that the federal government promises to pay close attention to issues related to the interests of Sarawak and Sabah and continue refining unresolved matters related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew said the party hoped that […]
PM’s assurance on Sarawak-Sabah interests welcomed
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) welcomes Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s assurance that the federal government, through the Special Council on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), has promised to pay close attention to the interests of Sabah and Sarawak. “We hope it will be a reality that our rights and privileges will be restored,” […]
