No political motive behind demand for one-third quota
KUCHING: Sarawak’s demand to restore the 35 per cent or one-third parliamentary seat quota is based on the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and not driven by political motives or division. In stating this, political analyst Professor Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat stated that the demand aligns with MA63’s emphasis on fair representation for […]
One-third of parliamentary seats: The fight for fair representation
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is determined to secure one-third of parliamentary seats from the federal government, aiming for a 35 per cent representation for Sabah and Sarawak in Parliament, as stipulated in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Currently, Sarawak and Sabah collectively hold 56 seats out of 222 in the Dewan Rakyat, representing just 25 […]
One-third seats about righting historical wrong: Chin
KUCHING: The Borneo states’ call for one-third of parliamentary seats is about ‘correcting a historical wrong,’ says political analyst James Chin. Chin, a professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania, Australia, explained that this is no more than what was agreed upon when Malaysia was formed. “The historical wrong is simple. In 1965, […]
Limbang hospital development included in RMK12
LIMBANG: The proposal for the development of Limbang Hospital has been included in the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK12) under Rolling Plan 4 (RP4). Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni stated that the hospital’s development would take time, with plans for its continuation into the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) to secure the necessary funding. “The […]
Time to honour MA63 as agreed by forefathers
KUCHING: The federal government must honour the terms agreed upon in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), particularly Sarawak and Sabah’s call for one-third representation in parliament. In stating this, Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) deputy president Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the matter is already clearly written in the MA63. “Now is the time to honour […]
Return of autonomy augurs well with partner status
KUCHING: The restoration of certain autonomy rights to Sarawak highlights the state’s long-standing status as a key partner in Malaysia. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan expressed his gratitude to the federal government for giving back autonomy to Sarawak in important areas. One of them is Bintulu Port which now belongs to the […]
Sarawak celebrates Malaysia Day with vision for a sustainable future
KUCHING: Sarawak has continued to advance competitively across various sectors to strengthen its economy – 61 years on since the state helped formed the Federation of Malaysia. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that Sarawak’s focus is now on fostering a sustainable economy through new resources and the digital economy. “This […]
Madani leadership brings many new initiatives
SIBU: With the new Madani government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, lots of new initiatives have been made to strengthen the continuity of the nation’s economic growth. Pointing out this, Sibu Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew said in last two years, Madani government has shown great achievements. “I believe with the […]
Rafizi gets ticking off over remarks on boundaries
KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is not just a mere formality but the foundational agreement that brought Malaysia into existence. “Any attempt to undermine or reinterpret the boundaries established by MA63 it not just a political misstep, it is a direct threat to the very fabric of our nation,” said Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk […]
Continue fight for rights, Sim urges SUPP members
SIBU: The renovation of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Sibu branch Sa’ati Hall bears significant meaning for party members, said its president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. The three-shoplot building, which was purchased in 1989, at a total cost of RM900,000 was funded by donations from hundreds of party members and supporters. “This […]
