If Sarawak is not a state as Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Abang Openg says it will soon not be, what is it then? Apparently, even Abang Johari is none the wiser. He let it be known that henceforth, … Continue reading Is Sarawak a State or territory?
KOTA KINABALU: Prof Dr Shad Saleem (pic) said Sabah and Sarawak are not nations but states in the Federation of Malaysia, according to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 but that they are special.“Sabah and Sarawak’s cultural and religious distinctiveness from Peninsular Malaya … Continue reading Sabah, S’wak referred to as states in MA63
Robert Lau Hui Yew Has summarized the debate in DUN Sarawak as follows: The difference between the Sarawak of today and that of 1976 is that the people of Sarawak now has awaken. Sarawak today is much more aware of … Continue reading Debate in DUN Sarawak on MA63
Sarawak is known as the land of unity for all Sarawakians live together as one united and collective multiracial society. As Sarawak is still part of the Malaysian Federation, its unity and togetherness in diversity cannot afford being tarnished by … Continue reading Look towards Sarawak for unity
“Fair Land Sarawak” was the state anthem of Sarawak, alongside “God Save the King/Queen” from 1946 (post handover) until 1973, where it was replaced with a new anthem titled “Sarawak Bahagia”. The lyricist was F.C. Ogden. The tune is from … Continue reading National Anthem of Sarawak (1946-1973) – “Fair Land Sarawak”
Perjanjian Malaysia 1963 (MA63) perlu dijelaskan dengan terperinci dan bukan sekadar luaran sahaja agar pemahamannya dari sudut hak dan undang-undang mampu difahami rakyat, terutamanya Ahli Parlimen. Penasihat MA63 kepada kerajaan Sabah, Zainnal Ajamain berkata ia sebenarnya tidak menjadi masalah untuk … Continue reading MA63: MP perlu mempunyai fahaman lebih jelas, bukan sekadar luaran
KUCHING, April 28: Pro Reformist 98 Sarawak chairman Iswardy Morni questions the readiness of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to fight for restoring Sarawak’s status as an equal partner in the Federation of Malaysia. In a debate today, he argued that … Continue reading ‘GPS dropped the ball in negotiating, fighting for Sarawak’s rights’
KUCHING: Any decision to retable a constitutional amendment on the status of Sabah and Sarawak will depend on a motion to be debated by the Sarawak state legislative assembly, federal law minister Liew Vui Keong said today. He said the … Continue reading Putrajaya awaits Sarawak ‘package’ of constitutional changes
Perdana Menteri, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad diminta menunaikan segera hak Sabah dan Sarawak sebagai rakan kongsi Semenanjung kerana perkara itu telah termaktub dalam Perlembagaan sejak penubuhan Malaysia pada 1963. Presiden Parti Solidariti Tanahairku (Star), Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan berkata, Dr. … Continue reading Parlimen 2018 MA63 Perkara 20 Dato Jeffrey Kitingan Perbahasan pertama beliau di dewan rakyat
Media Statement by YB Chong Chieng Jen: On the new draft of Legal Profession Bill that was proposed by the Malaysian Bar Council in January 2019 but has only gone viral amongst the Sarawak legal practitioners yesterday, I have clarified … Continue reading The new draft LPA Bill is proposed by Bar Council, Not PH Government
In a recent online survey conducted by the Sarawak Patriots Association on the recent defeat of the MA63 amendment bill, one of the questions was “Do you think it is wise for the Sarawak Government to have a referendum to … Continue reading Perhaps it’s time to opt for a referendum on Sarawak
Dear Dr Mahathir Mohamad, With due respect to you, I hereby wish to speak honestly and truthfully what I have seen and observed, prior to, and since GE14. First and foremost, I am a believer in fair play – righteousness, … Continue reading An open letter to Dr M
KOTA SAMARAHAN, April 20: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) did not mention the need to amend Article 160(2) of the Federal Constitution during the tabling of the bill to amend Article 1(2) of the Federal Constitution recently. State Pakatan Harapan (PH) … Continue reading Equal status bill: GPS’ show-cause letter paints a different picture, says Chong
SANDAKAN: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong yesterday said that a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) will be established. He said the committee would involve selected MPs, to … Continue reading PSC on MA63 will be established — Liew
The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and all matters arising from it, is a continuous source of news and is becoming ever more part of the fabric of everyday conversation and politics in Sarawak. Rightly so, because of its importance to … Continue reading Moving forward, amending the Sarawak Constitution
KUALA LUMPUR – The Pakatan Harapan government on Tuesday (April 9) failed in its bid to amend the federal Constitution to fulfil its electoral promise of making Sabah and Sarawak equal partners in the country’s federation. The amendment to the Constitution … Continue reading PH government fails in bid to make Sabah, Sarawak equal partners
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) has applauded Chief Minister Shafie Apdal’s intention to present an urgent motion to restore the original wording of Article 1(2) in the Federal Constitution tomorrow. PBS vice-president Johnny Mositun said he believed PBS and … Continue reading PBS will support Shafie’s motion in assembly to restore Sabah’s status in federation
(Ketua Menteri pertama Dayak sejati) Datuk Stephen Kalong Ningkan merupakan Ketua Menteri Sarawak yang pertama (22 Julai 1963- September 1966) selepas pembentukan negara Malaysia pada 19 September 1963. Beliau menang besar dalam Pilihan raya 1962 dan membolehkannya dilantik menjadi Ketua … Continue reading Stephen Kalong Ningkan & 1966 Sarawak Constitutional Crisis; What is the absolute truth of political drama in Sarawak? (DIALOGUE)
Part 2: The Formation of Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) was a political party in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It was established in 1983, by Datuk Amar (now Tan Sri) Leo Moggie Anak Irok, after seceding from Sarawak National Party (SNAP) following his … Continue reading The Birth of Dayakism: The Formation of PBDS
Part I : The Rise of Daniel Tajem – The Dayakism The purpose of this write up is to apply the concepts and theories to analysis of leadership of the well-known leader. In this post, I will discussing the leadership style of Dato’ … Continue reading Dato’ Seri Daniel Tajem: Leadership Behavior & Influence on Followers
This political crisis already started brewing when Rahman Ya’kub was the governor of Sarawak. He criticised his nephew in a speech at a ceremony of opening of Bintulu port in 1983. In 1985, Rahman Ya’kub was involved in a bitter … Continue reading Ming Court Affairs 1987, The Game of Throne
Malaysiakini has published Sim Kwang Yang’s The Dayak dilemma, Part 2. This time around, I don’t quite agree with his thrust which suggests that Tunku Abdul Rahman’s Federal Government had a clandestine organising role in orchestrating the removal of Stephen Kalong Ningkan. … Continue reading Sarawak: From Ningkan’s sacking to Taib’s dominance
Ever since he arrived in Sarawak in 1962, Prof Michael Leigh has focused his academic life on that state. His first book was The Rising Moon: Political Change In Sarawak (1974). Leigh has travelled extensively in Sarawak and talked to … Continue reading ‘Deals, Datus And Dayaks’: Inside story of how Malaysia became Malaysia
KUCHING: An NGO here said Sarawak and Sabah should to be referred to as “negara” instead of “negeri” in the Bahasa Malaysia version of the proposed amendment to the Federal Constitution. Sarawak Association For Peoples’ Aspiration (Sapa) said this would … Continue reading Sarawak, Sabah should be given ‘negara’ status, says NGO
KOTA KINABALU: A PPBM assemblyman has called for an emergency motion at the Sabah state assembly today to record the state’s support for the constitutional amendment bill which was shot down in the Dewan Rakyat recently. Masidi Manjun (PPBM-Karanaan) said … Continue reading Sabah reps urged to show support for bill shot down in Dewan Rakyat
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Shafie Apdal says Sabah will continue in its pursuit of state rights despite the recent defeat of the constitutional amendment bill in Parliament. He said matters like oil royalty and the 40% return of net revenue … Continue reading Sabah to pursue owed revenue, with or without amendment bill, says CM
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