Terms, requirements on native status being drafted

KUCHING: The state government is drafting the conditions and requirements for the recognition of natives under the Interpretation (Amendment) Ordinance 2022. The ordinance which was passed by State Legislative Assembly on Feb 15 and published in the Sarawak Gazette on Feb 25, however, has yet to come into force. Deputy Minister in Premier of Sarawak’s... Read More

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February 16, 2022

Sarawak lists 12 new native races

KUCHING: Twelve indigenous groups are now recognised as native races of Sarawak. These are the Bagatan, Bakong, Bemali, Berawan, Dali, Lakiput, Jatti Miriek, Narom, Sa’ban, Tatau, Tring and Vaie. They were included in the Interpretation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 which was unanimously passed in the State Legislative Assembly yesterday (Feb 15). The Bill was tabled by... Read More

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February 16, 2022

Wan Junaidi: ‘Em a native? No Way, Jose!

KUCHING: A federal cabinet minister has shot down a proposal by a DAP assemblyman to include third generation Sarawakians of Chinese, Indian or any race not mentioned in the Schedule of the Interpretation Ordinance to be considered as natives of the state. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi... Read More

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February 16, 2022

Assemblyman wants Remun included as native race

KUCHING: Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus has proposed for the Remun or Iban Remun race to be listed in the Schedule of the Interpretation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. To ensure that all the races in Sarawak are not left behind, he has suggested that the Remun race is listed in the Schedule either individually or be... Read More

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February 16, 2022

Lo chides Chong over native proposal

KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has chided his Padungan counterpart Chong Chieng Jen over his proposed amendment to the Interpretation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. He said that Chong was a very irresponsible person to raise such a suggestion. “We are not natives of Sarawak, we have to accept the fact that we are not... Read More

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October 18, 2021

Bringing clarity to Sarawak natives with amendment to Federal Constitution

KUCHING: The move to restore Sarawak’s power to recognise its natives will bring clarity to the legal position of the native people of Sarawak. Federation of Orang Ulu Associations of Sarawak (Forum) president Kennedy Chukpai Ugon pointed out that the term ‘Bumiputera’ is a political term, which is not synonymous to the legal definition of... Read More

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October 15, 2021

Sarawak to recognise its natives

KUCHING: Sarawak will be empowered to recognise its natives, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this will be made possible through a proposed amendment to the definition of ‘natives’ under Article 161A of the Federal Constitution. “With this amendment, the power to decide which races in Sarawak shall be recognised... Read More

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September 23, 2021

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... Read More

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September 22, 2021

Continual attempt to get recognition for state’s natives

KUCHING: The state government under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue to push the federal government to officially recognise the natives in Sarawak, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Utilities Minister said the state government would also push the federal government to make amendments to all forms... Read More

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September 22, 2021

PRS ‘aye’ to proper recognition move

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women Wing has expressed support for the state government’s efforts to push for natives in Sarawak to be properly recognised under the Federal Constitution. On Tuesday, Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Law, State-Federal Relations and Project Monitoring) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said the definition of ‘natives’... Read More

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Terms, requirements on native status being drafted

Sarawak lists 12 new native races

Wan Junaidi: ‘Em a native? No Way, Jose!

Assemblyman wants Remun included as native race

Lo chides Chong over native proposal

Bringing clarity to Sarawak natives with amendment to Federal Constitution

Sarawak to recognise its natives

About time natives are recognised constitutionally

Continual attempt to get recognition for state’s natives

PRS ‘aye’ to proper recognition move

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