MA63 resolution hinges on political will: Jeniri
KUCHING: A leading political analyst said there is a need for tacit political commitment to solve matters concerning the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report. National Council of Professors senior fellow Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir said should all matters be resolved in their totality, the next step would be to enhance […]
Call to prioritise basic matters in MA63
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof should prioritise the basic matters in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to be implemented immediately. Political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun stressed this is important to ensure that any issues related to MA63 are not raised in the future. He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has […]
Fadillah to focus on MA63
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for trusting him to steer and focus on the affairs of Sabah and Sarawak, especially the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). The Deputy Prime Minister said he was given the task to ensure that matters related to MA63 are […]
DPMs Zahid to focus on floods, Fadillah on MA63; frequency of special draws reduced
PUTRAJAYA: The two deputy prime ministers have their responsibilities spelt out today, with Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi being entrusted to oversee the disaster management in the country, while Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof to focus on Sabah and Sarawak affairs, especially on matters related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]
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 […]
Balanced mix of experienced, well-regarded persons
KUCHING: There is a balanced mix of experienced and well-regarded individuals from the coalition of political parties in the formation of the unity government. The president of the Federation of Chinese Associations of Sarawak Datuk Richard Wee said that although it is expected for BN/UMNO to be given an important role in the unity government […]
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 […]
Targeted assistances to entrepreneurs hoped
KUCHING: Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) Miri branch looks forward to the good policies under the new cabinet lineup of the unity government. Its Chairman, Mohammad Hafiz Rohani, expressed hope that with the appointment of Datuk Ewon Benedick as the new Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister, more targeted assistance would be given to new entrepreneurs. […]
We want actual power
We have true power when we support each other. — Bert McCoy, teacher and writer It is almost a foregone conclusion that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), being the largest party in the Borneo bloc, will be given the coveted Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) position. This preceded the results of the 15th general election (GE15) with […]
Restoration of MA63 rights the priority, says Abang Johari
KUCHING: The Sarawak government wants the new unity government to ensure that Sarawak rights stipulated under Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) are being restored. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, therefore, hoped the new Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be able to fulfil his responsibilities on this matter. “I hope that […]
