Sabah and Sarawak have consistently pursued their rights as outlined in the Constitution, the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) report, and state laws, according to Councillor Kevin Lau.
MA63 Claims are Constitutional
Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Central Youth chairman Kevin Lau stressed that the pursuit of these rights is deeply ingrained in the sentiment of the people of Sabah and Sarawak and is not unreasonable.
Lau responded to recent comments made by former Federal Law Minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, who criticized MA63 as a relic of British colonialism. Lau countered that Zaid Ibrahim failed to act to treat Sabah and Sarawak as equal partners in the formation of Malaysia.
Zaid Ibrahim had previously posted on social media, congratulating Sabah and Sarawak on the agreement of 13 out of 29 MA63 demands by Putrajaya, while questioning whether a prime minister from East Malaysia would be accepted in Peninsular Malaysia.
“I read with deep disappointment such provocative statements. They only risk creating further distrust among Malaysians, especially in the East,” Lau said.
Lau added that Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has consistently emphasized that a stronger Sarawak benefits Malaysia as a whole, and that Sarawak must continue to develop economically while maintaining harmony and unity to protect its rights for future generations.
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