“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 […]
Time for one-third representation?
Autonomy leads to empowerment. We work hard to maintain a balance between collaboration and cooperation and independence. — Bobby Kotick, American businessman I begin my column this week with five words Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Premier. Doesn’t that sound good? Or would Premier of Sarawak for short sound better? In any case, it befits the […]
Thumbs up to CM’s call for one-third Parliament seats
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s renewed call for Sarawak and Sabah to be given one-third of the seats in Parliament is a positive development towards restoring the rights and powers of Sarawak under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). In stating this, former Miri mayor Datuk Lawrence Lai said it could be […]
CM to announce decision
ONE-THIRD PARLIAMENT REPRESENTATION KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to announce the outcome of Sarawak’s demand on the allocation of one-third Parliamentary seats from the federal government in September. According to Santubong MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, the Sarawak government had discussed the matter with the federal […]
In support of one-third representation call
KUCHING: All MPs regardless of their political alliance should acknowledge the foundation for the Federation of Malaysia by supporting necessary constitutional amendments for representation of at least one-third in Parliament for Sabah and Sarawak. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth chief Michael Tiang said the legislation would empower Sabah and Sarawak to safeguard their constitutional […]