Sarawak was a country

suppadmin | March 21, 2014

SUPP Publicity Chief, Dato’ Sebastian Ting praised Chief Minister, Tan Sri Adenan Satem for getting the history correct of how Malaysia was formed.

Ting pointed out that in a recent interview with the media, Adenan stated that Sarawak is an autonomous state according to the Malaysia Agreement. He had said “We did not join Malaysia, we are a party to the formation of Malaysia. There was no Malaysia to join before the signing of the Malaysia Agreement. We are equal partners in the federation”.

Having always emphasised that Sarawak itself is a country, Ting pointed out that Sarawak is indeed an equal partner like Sabah where Malaysia is concerned.

He said on July 22 1963, Sarawak gained independent from the colonial rule and on September 16, 1963, Sarawak, Sabah, Singapore and Federal Malaysia formed Malaysia.

Ting said Adenan’s emphasis on the formation right at the beginning of his new role showed what a mature leader Sarawak has. “With Adenan at the helm, we are heading for better days ahead,” he added.

The party’s Youth Chief, Tan Kai said whoever as the Chief Minister of Sarawak must always remind Sarawakian, particularly younger generation that we are an autonomous state and a partner in Malaysia.

“We always practice a unique way of ruling the state within our own jurisdiction. At the same time, we must also maintain a good relationship with the federal government to ensure the stability and harmony which we have been doing all this while,” he added.

SUPP Woman Central Chief, Tnay Li Ping said the Chief Minister has made a very clear and firm remark right in the beginning of his taking over the CM post.

“His clear stand on Sarawak shows that he is a no nonsense type of leader who first thought would be on Sarawakians in his policies. I believe that Adenan would bring Sarawak to a brighter future,” she said.