We echo the Right Honourable Premier of Sarawak's stand on the continuous efforts in regaining the rights of Sarawak as stipulated under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) that will continue to be the priority in year 2023.
Sarawak's Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Abang Haji Openg had also mentioned that our Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government remains committed in bringing development in Sarawak to greater heights, especially as the year 2023 marks the 60th anniversary of the formation of Malaysia.
These were mentioned these in his speech when officiating the recent New Year Countdown function held on December 31 at Sarawak Indoor Stadium in Petra Jaya, Kuching. According to the Premier, it is our wish for our rights under the MA63 to be honoured as we achieved 60 years of independence anniversary in 2023. There are some rights listed in the agreement which are non-negotiable.
He had also pointed out that Sarawak’s rights under the MA63 that are non-negotiable are matters related to the state’s land boundaries and continental shelf, as well as immigration autonomy. These are the issues that cannot be negotiated and they are the rights of Sarawak. We will defend it.
Our Premier had also stressed Sarawak's government will continue to promote green economy to drive economic activities in the state, including targeting to produce 100,000 tonnes of hydrogen for the export market by 2025 and the carbon storage initiative. Abang Johari also expressed gratitude to all front liners who were instrumental in the state’s efforts to bring down the number of Covid-19 cases drastically over the past years.
He said Sarawak hs now gradually recovering from the effects of the pandemic and economic activities were now reopened and revitalised. According to him, despite the Covid-19 situation, we see that Sarawak continues to prosper where communities comprising various cultures and religions can live harmoniously together. Sarawak is without a doubt the most stable state in the country. In addition to that, there has been organised development happening throughout the state, particularly infrastructure development on building better connectivity that includes the Pan Borneo Highway and coastal roads.
Our Premier said we also seek to ensure electricity and water supplies in rural areas by adopting new strategy via the usage of modern technologies to bring development to rural areas. To better serve the different needs of the communities across the state, the premier said numerous regional agencies have been set up to prioritise development for neglected community groups deep in the interior.
Through his leadership, Sarawak had also established the state first-ever sovereign wealth fund this year, which financial allocation will be channelled to the fund as savings for the future generations of Sarawak. Nonetheless, our Premier expressed hopes for the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 masterplan will serve as a reference for the state to achieve prosperity and advancement by 2030.
He said the confidence and support placed by Sarawakians on the GPS government during the last elections had strengthen the coalition’s position in the federal government, with five federal ministers and six deputy ministers appointed from GPS.
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