Sarawak must reject what it sees as negative political influences from Peninsular Malaysia, including toxic culture and chaotic politics, to safeguard the state’s stability and development direction, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian.
Dr Sim said Sarawak should remain firm in protecting its political environment from external influences that could disrupt unity and progress.
“Let’s ‘tolak’ West Malaysia toxic cultures, chaotic politics and all ‘Malayan Parties’ from Sarawak
“Let Sarawak be different from Malaysia politics which has gone from bad to worse for the last 10 years, driven by divisive, polarising and toxic narratives instead of nation-building,” he said,” he said in his ministerial winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting here today (May 19).
He said Sarawak must stay focused on its development agenda towards 2030 while remaining vigilant against elements that could undermine unity both internally and externally.
“We must be on high alert for anai-anai from both within and outside Sarawak,” he said, using a metaphor for internal and external threats.
Dr Sim also called on all Sarawakians, wherever they are, to contribute actively to the state’s progress under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) administration.
“I call upon every Sarawakian playing their roles and doing their parts no matter where they are in the world, to contribute, to support the GPS Government under Premier in building a stronger, prosperous, inclusive and environmentally sustainable Sarawak,” he said.
He said Sarawak’s development trajectory has already gained international recognition, citing remarks by Temasek Trust chairperson and former Temasek Holdings chief executive officer Ho Ching, who described Sarawak as a “pace setter in Asia for a green economy”.
Dr Sim added that Sarawak’s progress must be a collective effort involving not only the government but also agencies, NGOs and the people.
“It is not good enough for the Premier to be doing well. Every Sarawak agency, every NGO, every Sarawakian must also do well. Jangan tengok saja (Don’t just look),” he said.
He stressed that Sarawak’s future should be shaped by unity and a commitment to nation-building, in contrast to what he described as divisive political narratives elsewhere.
