By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Nov 24: Tupong assemblyman Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman has slammed former law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim’s alleged remarks in a recent podcast that Sarawak and Sabah are a ‘burden’.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Fazzrudin also called out Zaid for allegedly saying that the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) should be abolished and that the Borneo territories should be given independence, describing it as ‘a sad day for Malaysia’.
“They undermine the constitutional foundations of our nation and insult every Malaysian, especially the people of Sarawak and Sabah who have equally contributed to building and strengthening Malaysia,” he said.
Fazzrudin, who is also Chief Political Secretary to the Premier, said the MA63 is not a political toy—it is an internationally recognised agreement and a constitutional instrument binding all parties involved, which enabled the formation of Malaysia.
“Belittling the significance of MA63 is equivalent to diminishing the importance of Malaysia itself, and such statements reflect a serious disregard for the rule of law, constitutional principles, and historical truth.
“The claim that Sarawak and Sabah are a ‘burden’, coupled with calls for our territories to be removed or granted ‘independence’, is divisive in nature. Such rhetoric fuels hostility between regions, breeds discontent, and risks damaging the harmony Malaysians have built over decades,” he said.
He further reiterated Sarawak’s position as firm and unwavering, saying that the State will not tolerate any attempt to challenge Malaysia’s sovereignty and its rights within the constitutional framework through irresponsible remarks that distort history.
“Describing two Malaysian territories as a ‘burden’ is not political analysis. It is a direct provocation. It risks sparking tension among Malaysians. I strongly reject such dangerous rhetoric.
“Malaysia was built on the foundations of cooperation, dignity, and shared responsibility. We must not allow irresponsible words from any individual to damage the unity and harmony of our nation,” he said. — DayakDaily
