Budget allocation wins praise from Premier
BINTULU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is pleased with Budget 2024’s allocation for Sarawak. While Sarawak had hoped for a larger sum, he acknowledged the budget’s constraints. “To me, the allocation for Sarawak is acceptable. What’s crucial is that Sarawak has a representative in the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). This is […]
East Malaysia’s allocation sees modest rise
KUCHING: Sabah and Sarawak’s allocation in Budget 2024 remains relatively small, despite a slight increase. Malaysian Academy of Science Fellow Datuk Dr. Madeline Berma noted that Sabah received RM6.6 billion, or 7.3 per cent of the total, while Sarawak was given RM5.8 billion, equivalent to 6.4 per cent. “The federal government had allocated RM12.4 billion […]
Sarawak, Sabah rightfully should have one third representation in Parliament: Gerawat
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s proposal to increase Sarawak’s parliamentary constituencies deserves the support of Sarawakians as it is consistent with the spirit of the Malaysian Agreement 1963 (MA63) and Inter Government Committee Report (IGC). Deputy Minister in the Premier of Sarawak’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat […]
23 MA63 issues pending, 11 settled
BETONG: Twenty-three matters stipulated under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) are still under negotiation, while 11 matters have been resolved, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said this was made possible through the bravery of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in the pursuit to restore Sarawak’s rights under […]
Call to expedite restoration of Sabah and Sarawak rights
KUCHING: A Sarawak-based think tank and a NGO have urged Putrajaya to stop dilly-delaying and fast-track the restoration of several provisions in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). The Dayak Think Tank Association of Sarawak (DTTAS) and Dayak National Congress (DNC) said it is about time that federal leaders – and state leaders – reinstate the […]
Country cannot be held ransom by obsolete agreement
KUCHING: The rights of the Borneo region, particularly the state of Sabah, must be defended, said Senator Tan Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. He said the people of Sabah cannot and must not be held ransom by an agreement signed in 1878 which does not even have an arbitration clause in it. “Our nation cannot […]
Federal reserve land handover to Sabah, Sarawak being finalised
LABUAN: The process of handing over the federal government’s reserve land in Sabah and Sarawak to the two states is now being finalised, said the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs, and Special Functions) Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. He said that the process is in accordance with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). […]
MA63 solutions will lead to stronger unity: Aaron
LABUAN: National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang believes that the ultimate solutions to the issues relating to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) will lead to stronger unity among Malaysian. He said the appointment of a political leader from Sarawak, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as Deputy Prime Minister, who is tasked with expediting matters related […]
Change to be referred to rulers and Parliament
KUCHING: The change in the status of the two states as regions needs to be referred first to the Conference of Rulers and then the Parliament, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He revealed this after chairing the high-level Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) implementation action committee meeting at the state legislative assembly (DUN) complex […]
Borneo caucus possible if Sarawak, Sabah on same page
It is high time that we have a Borneo caucus in which Sarawak and Sabah MPs can present a united voice. This is crucial for several reasons including seeking the restoration of the rights of eastern Malaysians under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). It also gives rise to the possibility of having an East Malaysian […]
