Sarawak asserts right to regulate minerals and resources within 200 nautical miles
KUCHING: Sarawak holds the legal right to regulate minerals and other underground resources within a radius of 200 nautical miles, affirmed Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Office (Law, MA63, and State-Federal Relations). She noted that this jurisdiction also includes the management of carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) within […]
Sarawak moving towards becoming digital government
KUCHING: Effective record management plays a crucial role in safeguarding Sarawak’s rights and its people. In stating this State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, said Sarawak is moving towards becoming a digital government. “With comprehensive and reliable records, government departments can provide the best services to the people and expedite workflow,” he said […]
Sarawak merely asserting its rights, not infringing others
SIBU: The Sarawak government is asserting its own rights, not infringing on those of others, said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. In stating this the Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development refuted claims that Sarawak is encroaching on others’ rights through its demands to the federal government. “Anyone claiming that we (Sarawak) are asking […]
MA63 a subject of debate worth nation’s deliberation
KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is pivotal to the formation of Malaysia. However, the initial years of Sarawak being part of Malaysia were marked by tensions and challenges, leading to the neglect of the rights outlined in the agreement. For Sarawak, its primary interests lie in economic empowerment through the support of the federal […]
Sarawakians urged to reclaim religious freedom accorded in MA63
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: The Sarawak Evangelical Christian Association (SECA) is urging Sarawakians to stand up and reclaim the unique religious freedom accorded in Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). SECA, in a statement on Monday (Sept 13), said that it was obvious that a few rebuttal statements from various religious bodies and politicians would not stop […]
CM has done so much for Sarawak
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng hopes that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg will continue to lead Sarawak to greater heights. Wishing Abang Johari happy fourth anniversary as the sixth chief minister of Sarawak, Wee said Abang Johari had worked tirelessly since he assumed office and had […]
Talks ongoing to reclaim S’wak rights
SEMATAN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has asserted that discussions are still ongoing with regard to reclaiming Sarawak’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). “(This) will be pursued. There are some outstanding issues that we need to discuss. When it comes to that, then I will consult the State Legislative Assembly […]
