Sarawak wants to continue prospering within Malaysia, says premier

Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg said the plans included efforts to strengthen the economic, energy, industrial and technology sectors, as well as expand regional development.

“This is to ensure that Sarawak continues to play an important role in the country’s economic growth.

“The Sarawak government also wants the progress achieved by the state to benefit not only the people of Sarawak but also contribute to Malaysia’s development and prosperity as a whole,” he said at the national-level Malaysia Day celebrations at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching here.

He said the Sarawak government welcomed the federal government’s commitment to fulfilling the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), including the agreement to ensure East Malaysia’s parliamentary representation is no less than one-third, determine the revenue-sharing formula with Sarawak, and strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector.

“These steps will pave the way for stronger collaboration and cooperation between the federal and Sarawak governments.

“I sincerely hope that such commitments will foster a broader understanding that recognising the rights and special privileges of Sabah and Sarawak is part of the national agenda,” he said.