The Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA74) although argued unconstitutional or an invalid Act and unless repealed, vested the ownership, rights, powers, liberties and privileges of oil in Sarawak and Sabah in the hands of PETRONAS. Since ownership of the oil and gas resources had been transferred into the hands of PETRONAS, PDA74 does not require PETRONAS to pay “royalties” but, “cash payment” as compensation for the loss of these resources to Sarawak and Sabah.
Religion is important for the upbringing of children and we wish that the state government look into this seriously. It is learned from the press that the Sarawak government has approved about RM95 million to build the first Islamic International School in the state.
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The former Law Minister, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, did not take into consideration the opinions of legal experts that the formation or existence of the federation Malaysia was by way of fraud or by dubious means. Malaysia was created after the setting of the Cobbold Commission in 1962 which led to the signing of the Malaysia Agreement on 9 July, 1963 which let to Sarawak, Sabah and Singapore been given as a gift to Malaya by the United Kingdom against the will of the majority of Sarawakians and Sabahans at that time.
Bekas Menteri Undang-Undang, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, tidak mengambil kira pandangan pakar undang-undang yang berpendapat bahawa pembentukan atau kewujudan Persekutuan Malaysia berlaku melalui penipuan atau cara yang meragukan. Malaysia diwujudkan selepas pembentukan Suruhanjaya Cobbold pada tahun 1962 yang membawa kepada penandatanganan Perjanjian Malaysia pada 9 Julai 1963. Ini menyebabkan Sarawak, Sabah, dan Singapura diserahkan kepada Malaya oleh United Kingdom, bertentangan dengan kehendak majoriti rakyat Sarawak dan Sabah ketika itu.
"The Sultan’s assertions strike at the heart of a longstanding issue that has been systematically nurtured and manipulated by the political elite for decades," said the group in a joint statement issued here today.
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In the ongoing discourse regarding Sarawak's rights and resources—particularly its ownership of oil and gas—it's essential to clarify the facts and counter narratives that may mislead the public.
Recent remarks by prominent figures such as Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah emphasize the need for a strong federal unit for national security and resource management. However, this perspective fails to consider the critical historical and legal contexts that underpin Sarawak’s rightful position.
Kota Kinabalu: The recent statements by Mahathir Mohamad and Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, claiming that federalism "strengthens" Malaysia, are nothing more than a deflection from the real issue: the federal government's failure to honour the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). This betrayal of Sabah and Sarawak’s rights is precisely why federalism has failed, and why independence movements have gained momentum in both states.
In a recent commentary, Voon Lee Shan, President of Parti Bumi Kenyalang, addressed remarks made by the Speaker of Sarawak's Assembly regarding the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). The Speaker claimed that Sarawak signed the agreement as a nation, asserting its status as a defined territory with a government and permanent population.
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Melbourne, September 14, 2024 – Three prominent advocacy organizations, Sabah Sarawak Rights Australia New Zealand (SSRANZ), Republic of Sabah North Borneo (RSNB), and Sabah Sarawak Keluar Malaysia (SSKM), will unite to stage a peaceful demonstration in front of the Victorian Parliamentary building. The event is scheduled to coincide with the 61st anniversary of what these groups refer to as "Malaysia's occupation" of Sabah and Sarawak since September 16, 1963.
PETRONAS' intention to resort to court in a bid to maintain control over the trading and extraction of gas and oil-related products in Sarawak’s territory represents a humiliating, cruel and unjust attempt to seize what is not theirs. This blatant move disregards the special autonomy and inherent rights of the people of Sarawak under both domestic and international law, furthering a legacy of exploitation and marginalization that has persisted for decades.
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Robert Pei, President of Sabah Sarawak Rights Australia New Zealand (SSRANZ) NGO, answers questions on MA63 implementation.
1. WHAT DO YOU THINK NOW OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE FULL ESSENCE OF MA63 FOR SARAWAK?
The Federal Government faces significant challenges in fully implementing the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) due to numerous unconstitutional alterations that have shifted the agreed Malaysia concept from a secular multi-cultural state to one dominated by race and religion.
If police are not confident in ensuring their own safety and security inside their own police stations, then, how could police expect to command confidence of the public that they are able to keep peace and ensure public security in the country?
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