KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) remains steadfast in its mission to defend the rights of Sarawakians in line with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).
Deputy Premier and SUPP president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the party, as a key component party in Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), must continue to be the voice for Sarawak.
“We must continue to speak up boldly in defending Sarawak’s rights. This is not just about politics — it is about the future of our state.
“We could not afford to be complacent or overly reliant on Putrajaya. Sarawak must continue to stand on its own and strengthen its self-governance.
“Our rights in education and healthcare — all of these must be fully returned. We are not a second-class state. We are a founding partner of Malaysia,” he said when officiating the SUPP’s 66th Anniversary Flag Raising ceremony at its headquarters yesterday (June 4).
He called on all Sarawakians to continue supporting the state government’s efforts and to safeguard the unity and harmony that have long formed the backbone of Sarawak’s stability.
Meanwhile, Dr Sim pointed out that the anniversary celebration signified more than just the age of the party or its status as the first political party in Sarawak.
“This is not just a celebration of 66 years of SUPP, nor merely a celebration of Sarawak’s first political party or its multi-racial identity.
“Rather, it is a celebration to continue the same vision and mission of our founders, which is ‘Sarawak First’, since 1959,” he said.
He reaffirmed the party’s unwavering commitment to the ‘Sarawak First’ agenda, especially in championing the return of constitutional rights, including autonomy in health and education.
Dr Sim also expressed gratitude to the party’s founding fathers, as well as past and present members and leadership for their sacrifices throughout a journey filled with ups and downs, disappointments, and hardships.
“Despite all these challenges, they stayed loyal to the party. That is why the party is still around today,” he said.
