By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Sept 15: Sarawak remains steadfast in defending and realising its rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), with 13 out of 29 claims by Sarawak and Sabah already resolved to ensure a more prosperous future and balanced regional development.
According to a TVS news report, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the resolved matters included the recognition of the Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) and Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), as well as the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) as technical departments.
“This also covers Sarawak gaining greater control over the distribution of gas and electricity, in addition to the return of Bintulu Port to Sarawak,” he said.
His speech text was delivered by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas during the Interfaith Thanksgiving Ceremony in conjunction with Sarawak-level Malaysia Day celebration held at a hotel in Bintulu last night (Sept 14).
Abang Johari reaffirmed that the Sarawak government will continue to pursue the remaining demands under MA63 to safeguard the State’s rights and strengthen its autonomy for the benefit of future generations. — DayakDaily
