Zahid assures prompt implementation of MA63
BELAGA: The implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) will proceed in accordance with the current financial capabilities of the federal government. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi assured that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is committed to implementing the MA63 promptly. “The primary concern is the connection, understanding and compatibility between […]
MA63 panel looking into jurisdictional authority
KUCHING: Differences in legal interpretations on the jurisdictional authority between the federal and state governments are currently being looked into by the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Implementation Action Council Technical Committee. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said one of the differences involves the jurisdiction over Sarawak’s maritime boundaries. According to him, Sarawak has […]
Sarawak reclaims tourism rights under MA63
KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) committee has agreed to transfer tourism matters from the federal list to the state list of the Federal Constitution, according to Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said this move was fully agreed upon with the federal government during the […]
Gradual autonomy on environment
THE transfer of environmental autonomy under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) will be carried out in phases. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said in the first phase, the Sarawak government intends to take over authority over scheduled waste management starting in 2025. “Meanwhile, aspects such as industrial effluent management, air quality control […]
We’re seeking transfer of powers, not full autonomy in education: Sagah
THE Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) has clarified that Sarawak is actually demanding for devolution and decentralisation of education in the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Its minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said for now, they are not demanding full autonomy as education is a federal matter. “In […]
It’s the prerogative of Sarawak’s executive branch
KUCHING: The dropping of ‘State’ in Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) should be decided by Sarawak’s executive branch, said Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar. The DUN speaker pointed out that in tandem with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), Sarawak is recognised as a region and not one of the 13 states in […]
Flooding equally a federal problem, Lo reminds Chong
BY JACQUELINE DAVID KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jien has been told to bring Sarawak’s frequent flooding woes to the attention of parliament. Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang who made the call said this is because the issue is included in the concurrent list under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 […]
Aaron, Ewon in MA63 panel restructuring plan
KUCHING: Representatives from Sarawak and Sabah, two of them federal ministers, have been proposed to be included in the Implementation Action Council on the 1963 Malaysia Agreement. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Minister of National Unity, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang and Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Ewon Benedick are among the names […]
TYT appointment a boon for Sarawak’s rights
SIBU: The appointment of Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar as the eighth Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri will benefit Sarawak’s rights in terms of the Malaysian Agreement 1963 (MA63). Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said Wan Junaidi’s position allows him to provide valuable advice on aspects of MA63. “His extensive knowledge about […]
Port handover: Restoration of state rights by Putrajaya
KUCHING: The decision to hand over Bintulu Port to Sarawak is seen as the federal government restoring the state’s rights as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). In stating this, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) political analyst Dr. Lee Kuok Tiung pointed out that it is also part of the devolution and granting of autonomy […]
