“Anok jak. Sikda hal.” — PBB Women say attacks only strengthen Sarawak’s MA63 stand

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By Shikin Louis

KUCHING, Feb 6: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women today dismissed criticism of Sarawak’s approach to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), saying attempts to label the State as “arrogant” will only strengthen unity and resolve to defend Sarawak’s rights under Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

PBB Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah noted that remarks by unnamed political analysts comparing Sarawak and Sabah’s handling of MA63 were attempts to create division.

However, Fatimah who is also the Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, believed that such negative narratives would instead bring Sarawakians closer together.

“Anok ajak (Keep mocking us). Sikda hal (No problem). Instead of weakening us, it makes us walk even stronger and brings us closer together.

“It makes us more motivated and more united. We will work together as one team to show that we stand united,” she told reporters after the fourth Supreme Council meeting of PBB Women for the 2025–2028 session held at PBB headquarters here today.

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) and PBB vice chief Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said Sarawak’s firm stance under the Premier has delivered tangible results, particularly in boosting State revenue.

She said Sarawak’s finances have grown significantly as a result of successful MA63-related efforts.

“Previously our State funds were around RM5 billion to RM6 billion. Today, they have increased to tens of billions.

“This clearly shows that Sarawak is on the right track in reclaiming and defending our rights,” she pointed out.

Sharifah Hasidah said the Sarawak government’s track record proves the effectiveness of its strategy.

“With the wisdom of the Premier and his entire team, we have successfully reclaimed a large part of our rights, and we will continue to defend them in our Sarawak way,” she added.

The question to PBB Women leaders stemmed from a recent Berita 757 report on social media, in which an unnamed political analyst was quoted suggesting that Sabah’s handling of MA63 negotiations was more “diplomatic” and “measured” compared with Sarawak, and that Sarawak’s assertive stance had been perceived by some as “arrogant” or “sombong.”

The item, circulated widely online, sparked significant pushback among Sarawak leaders, with senior State officials criticising the report as irresponsible and unsubstantiated, and arguing that both Sabah and Sarawak have pursued MA63 rights through negotiation and diplomacy. — DayakDaily

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