Sarawak to keep pushing for greater rights under MA63, says Abang Johari

Sarawak's caretaker Premier, Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg, reiterated the state's commitment to defending its rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) as he officiated the Batang Kemena Bridge opening ceremony in Sebauh. Abang Johari emphasized that as long as he is leading, he will not abandon the state's rights under MA63, which he sees as a responsibility towards the people.

The Premier's stance was bolstered by the unity among Sarawak's people and its political leadership. Abang Johari highlighted that Sarawak's pursuit of greater control over its resources, especially in the oil and gas sector, was part of a strategy to enhance the state's economic position. To achieve this, he established Petros, a Sarawak entity capable of participating in the oil and gas industry.

The Premier also pointed out that Sarawak's economic strategy aimed at increasing state revenue to fund infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other projects for the benefit of the people. Abang Johari stressed that Sarawak's development approach was not meant to exclude other regions of Malaysia; instead, the state would continue to contribute to the country while safeguarding its own interests.