By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, June 2: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Ukas) Datuk Abdullah Saidol has lambasted what he referred to as “politically motivated writers” for their superficial analysis and narrow perspectives in their critique of Sarawak’s tenacious effort to advance.
On May 31, TVS reported Abdullah asserting that Sarawak’s demands, based on its rights under Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Malaysian Constitution, are both reasonable and justified.
“It is inappropriate for certain parties to dismiss that Sarawak’s demands are unbeneficial and detrimental to the country.
“The commentaries by politically hired writers suggesting that Sarawak’s dominance in the oil and gas sector would harm the nation are shallow and narrow-minded. Such ill-intentioned commentaries that disrespect Sarawak represents a covert attempt to undermine the legitimate rights and crucial interests of Sarawak,” he said.
Recent online commentaries questioning and ridiculing Sarawak’s efforts to uphold its rights and interests as outlined in MA63 and the Malaysian Constitution prompted the response from Abdullah.
Hitting back, he highlighted Sarawak’s significant contributions to the nation’s economy over the past 61 years since Malaysia’s establishment in 1963, particularly through its oil and gas resources, which have led to advanced infrastructure development in Peninsular Malaysia.
“As such, it is fair and justified for Sarawak to prioritise the welfare of our communities by striving for equitable development comparable to other states,” he remarked.
He emphasised that Sarawak has long been accommodating, playing a role in stabilising the country’s political landscape to enable the federal government to function effectively and oversee economic recovery and social welfare.
“Sarawak has refrained from meddling in the political turbulence among parties on the peninsula.
“The crude pursuit of self-serving political agendas and power struggles will not go far,” he cautioned.
Abdullah also underscored the enduring political culture and communal harmony in Sarawak, noting that the leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), a coalition of major political parties in the region, demonstrates wisdom in steering the political discourse towards the betterment of Sarawak.
He praised GPS representatives for their discipline in adhering to a political philosophy centered on Sarawak’s well-being, and for implementing administrative and economic strategies that yield tangible results rather than engaging in mere rhetoric. — DayakDaily
