SUPP welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision not to table the RUU 355

suppadmin | March 30, 2017

Party President of Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Senator Professor Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian said SUPP supports and welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision that the Government will not table the RUU 355 in Parliament.

“Our party had steadfastly stood by its principle to oppose the Bill right from the beginning and would absolutely against any attempt by any quarter to destroy or jeopardise the existing peace and stability of our nation. Further, SUPP is also resolutely determined to safeguard the Federal Constitution on the principle of fair treatment to all races.The Barisan Nasional being the Government of the day owes a duty and a responsibility to all Malaysians, to ensure that all races shall be living in peace and harmony and be free from any constitutional crisis or mutual distrust,” he said.

He added that the unanimous decision by the BN not to table the RUU 355 by the Government yesterday was based on general consensus within BN which was in line with the BN’s long established and closely guarded traditions, principles and practices.

“It shall be reminded that a united Sarawak BN had played a vital role in the above decision making. With a stronger and united Sarawak BN, we are able to oppose any issue prejudicial to the interests of Sarawak and the nation within the BN,” he said.