Why fear more representation?
I’M honestly puzzled, bewildered even. Why the uproar over the proposal to expand Sarawak’s State Legislative Assembly (DUN)? Why are some quarters so quick to twist it into a political plot? They say it’s about consolidating power. They claim it’s meant to favour rural areas. Some even suggest it’s about gerrymandering. But have they stepped […]
Bigger picture about one-third representation
KUCHING: Sarawak’s intention to table a Bill proposing an increase in its elected assembly members is not just about numbers but signals a bigger development, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expected to act on restoring one-third parliamentary representation for the two Borneo states. In stating this, political analyst Prof. James Chin said the […]
One-third Parliamentary seat: Sarawak steadfast in its pursuit
SARAWAK remains firm in pursuing a one-third representation in Parliament, stressing that the matter is the state’s right. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that the Sarawak government has proposed to increase the parliamentary representation for Sarawak and Sabah to 35 per cent, as enshrined under the Inter-Governmental Committee Report 1962 (IGC), […]
We ain’t budging – return us our fair representation
SARAWAK and Sabah’s relentless push to regain our rightful one-third representation in Parliament reflects the ongoing struggle to restore a promise made over 60 years ago; this struggle is more than a call for parliamentary seats – it’s a demand to honour the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the foundational principles that […]
Chief Pol-Sec reminds Putrajaya on Sarawak’s right to one-third parliamentary seats
SARAWAK is not wavering in its demand for fair representation in Parliament, insisting that constituencies should not be divided according to population density alone, but also should be based on the size of the constituencies. Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman (GPS-Tupong) said the Sarawak government’s demand for one-third of the parliamentary seats is not only based […]
One-third representation: Associations make their stance
KUCHING: Several associations in Sarawak have called for an increase in parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak to reflect their status as founding territories of Malaysia. The associations argue that Sabah and Sarawak should collectively hold at least one-third of the total parliamentary seats, ensuring the protection of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Referencing the […]
One-third of parliamentary seats: The fight for fair representation
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is determined to secure one-third of parliamentary seats from the federal government, aiming for a 35 per cent representation for Sabah and Sarawak in Parliament, as stipulated in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Currently, Sarawak and Sabah collectively hold 56 seats out of 222 in the Dewan Rakyat, representing just 25 […]
“Unhealthy imbalance” in parliament must be addressed, population-based representation not applicable to Borneo states, says Premier
BINTULU: The practice of carving out seats based on population size should not be implemented as it would mean some places in Sarawak and Sabah would be unrepresented. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Westminster system which dictates population-based representation is not set in stone. “Even in the UK, parliamentary […]
Re-delineation process to be done lawfully
KUCHING: Any re-delineation exercise to increase Sarawak and Sabah’s seats to one-third of the total number of seats in Parliament will proceed according to the legal process. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the proposed process must comply with Article 113 of the Federal […]
Press on with seat demand, think tank tells MPs
KUCHING: Dayak Think-Tank Association Sarawak (DTTAS) wants MPs from Sarawak and Sabah to continue demanding for one-third of parliamentary seats as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). DTTAS founder Wellie Henry Majang and deputy president Edward Awan in a joint statement said the demand is justified to restore the rights that were eroded when […]
