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 […]
MA63 must be addressed to safeguard Sarawak
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is adamant that issues like the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) must be addressed in order to prevent Sarawak from further falling behind. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president noted that Sarawak’s development has not kept pace with Peninsular Malaysia despite 60 years of independence. He stated […]
Dr Sim: Health autonomy is complex matter; it has to be comprehensive
KUCHING: Health autonomy is a complex matter, and a very comprehensive discussion is needed to achieve the parameter of autonomy, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Dr Sim said some of the issues concerning the matter include funding for operations, equipment, and qualified manpower, aside from healthcare services and regulations. “The implementation […]
Lo has high hopes for PM Anwar
KUCHING: High hopes are directed towards Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to fulfil and restore the rights of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has pointed out that Sarawak has been working well with the federal government, and currently the situation has been really good. He said that as […]
Nanta lauds allocation to intensify border security
KUCHING: Public Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has welcomed the announcement made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to beef up border security. “Currently, the importance of building roads at the border will help strengthen security along the border. “This is not due to the threat of the bordering nations but instead […]
Call to examine closely legality of MA63
KUCHING: President of Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK), Voon Lee Shan has suggested that the formation of Malaysia be examined closely including the legality of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). “The Gabungan Parti Sarawak(GPS) government should disclose to the public what it found in London about the MA63,” he said. He also added that if the […]
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 […]
Anwar praised for speedy action
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NURA VALENTIANA KUCHING: The Sarawak government has commended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his efforts to quickly resolve outstanding MA63-related issues. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak was very appreciative of the move since resolving the issues fast would help to ensure effective and speedy […]
All praise to Sarawak
Promises are the uniquely human way of ordering the future, making it predictable and reliable to the extent that this is humanly possible. – Hannah Arendt, German-Jewish political philosopher Singing praises to the Sarawak leadership is one of the things you would expect a prime minister would do during an official visit to the Land […]
Anwar: We’ll will consult Malay Rulers on Sarawak status
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has acknowledged the important roles of Sarawak and Sabah in the formation of Malaysia. The Prime Minister was firm in his stance, stating that despite the official terms for Sarawak and Sabah yet to be finalised, it is indeed clear that Borneo is very much part of the establishment. “For […]
