By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Nov 24: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch calls on all parties nationwide to recognise Sarawak’s legitimate claims over its resources and territorial sovereignty.
In a statement today, the branch also urged the cessation of baseless accusations and negative portrayals.
“Sarawak’s resource sovereignty is an inalienable right guaranteed by the constitution, and defending it is not an act of parochialism but a reflection of national equality and justice.
“We hope for mutual respect as Sarawak strives to secure its rightful place within the Malaysian Federation,” it said.
It said Sarawak’s oil, gas resources, and continental shelf sovereignty are constitutionally and legally enshrined rights that are non-negotiable and immune to compromise.
It also said that recent criticisms targeting Sarawak’s legitimate pursuit of resource management reflect a blatant disregard for history, law, and facts.
“In this regard, SUPP Dudong Branch firmly supports the Sarawak government, particularly Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, in upholding Sarawak’s unwavering stance on our resource and territorial sovereignty while strongly refuting all unfounded accusations,” the statement read.
They also back the Sarawak government’s continued enforcement of laws such as the Oil Mining Ordinance (1958) and Gas Distribution Ordinance (2016) to ensure that resource development aligns with Sarawak’s best interests.
According to the branch, these laws not only preserve Sarawak’s historical and constitutional rights but also lay the groundwork for sustainable future development.
“Sarawak’s sovereignty over our resources and continental shelf is non-negotiable. The Sarawak government, through the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition, seeks equitable distribution of resource revenues to benefit Sarawak’s economy and its people, rather than being exploited as a cheap resource provider for others,” it added. — DayakDaily
