Pandikar Amin talking rubbish, says Sarawak CM

Updated 6 years ago · Published on 29 Nov 2017 5:50PM · 8 Comments

Pandikar Amin Mulia says in his book the rights of the states were never eroded, even with the constitutional amendments in 1976 to downgrade Sabah and Sarawak to the 12th and 13th states. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, November 29, 2017.

SARAWAK Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg rubbished Parliament Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia’s view of Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) as “not important”.

This comes after DAP questioned the chief minister and the Sarawak government’s decision to talk to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to resolve outstanding issues related to MA63.

DAP said Zahid at the launch of Pandikar’s book “Berpisah Tiada” on Monday, had endorsed and supported Pandikar’s “skewed” interpretation of MA63.

Zahid was quoted as saying “unlike numerous studies conducted by previous analysts on the rights of Sabah and Sarawak which had elements of bias and prejudice, Berpisah Tiada (No Break-up), served to correct the negative perceptions”.

DAP said Pandikar in the book dismissed claims Sabah, Sarawak and the 11 states in the peninsular were meant to be equal territories when the federation was formed.

He also stated the rights of the states were never eroded, even with the constitutional amendments in 1976 to downgrade Sabah and Sarawak to the 12th and 13th states – views that go against what most Sabahans and Sarawakians think.

Pandikar had also aroused the ire of Sabah and Sarawak rights advocates when he denied Sabah’s rights were not fully executed under MA63 in Kota Kinabalu two weeks ago.

He had also said relevant constitutional documents in relation to the history of Malaysia’s formation, such as the 20-Point Memorandum and the Cobbold Commission Report, “are not valid”.

“These documents contained recommendations (in forming Malaysia) and negotiations following various meetings at that time. They are not legally binding agreements,” Pandikar was quoted as saying.

“I beg to differ,” Abang Johari said. “You cannot describe the MA63 as unimportant.

“MA63 is an important document (as it spelt out) the territorial rights of Sabah, Sarawak and the (Federated Malay States in the) peninsula.”

DAP said Zahid’s endorsement of Pandikar’s “skewed” interpretation of MA63 speaks volumes of Barisan Nasional’s intention.

“It puts in question the intention of the Sarawak government to negotiate with the deputy prime minister and Putrajaya who clearly do not have the intention to recognise our rightful status as well as acknowledge the rights that were stolen from us by the federal government,” DAP added.

The opposition party said Putrajaya has the powers to rectify it if they had wanted to.

“All the promises by Prime Minister Najib Razak and the Barisan Nasional government on recognising our rights and intending to give back what is ours is rhetoric and election talk and has no legal binding authority.” – November 29, 2017.

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  • 1. Speaking rubbish is an UMNO/BN leader feature even requirement. 2. "Rubbish" is not what is wrong with what Pandikar said. It's betrayal, treason on Sabahan and Sarawakian. Pandikar is enemy of Sabahan and Sarawakian

    Posted 6 years ago by Bigjoe Lam · Reply

  • We have always known Pandikar for what he is: bought! So he will parrot his master's voice

    Posted 6 years ago by HC Lung · Reply

  • This is what you get after a long time of bargaining for a good skin with the tiger.

    Posted 6 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

  • Not that the majority Malaysians aren't aware of this stark reality that stemmed from Negeri di bawah Bayu.
    But it gotta be emphasised that now there're only TWO NOTABLES (from Sabah) who're the socalled The Infamous Duo Nonsense Spewers of 1Malusia: One is "Bang" Mokhtar R, the other of arf course, is
    he-who-makes-you-puke, PA TanSri of the august house of self-professed Bolehland!

    Posted 6 years ago by Musang Wang · Reply

  • When you are one of the top crony within the inner circle of the elite group of governing politician - your fart is considered to be rosy, sweet and refreshing. Once you are booted out (like Mahatir, Anwar, Muhyiddin) - suddenly your so-called contributions to Malaysia - is considered as - abuse, corruption. This is malaysia politic - crude, garbage,

    Posted 6 years ago by Chris Ng · Reply

  • Pendeka has gotten himself drunk on dedak fed by his boss and his fatso mrs.
    He is also enjoying himself licking from the latter's bottom two orifices. For these two reasons he is willing to sell off the rights of his people including the burial grounds of his people.

    Posted 6 years ago by Landy Oz · Reply

  • Pendeka has gotten himself drunk on dedak fed by his boss and his fatso mrs.
    He is also enjoying himself licking from the latter's bottom two orifices. For these two reasons he is willing to sell off the rights of his people including the burial grounds of his people.

    Posted 6 years ago by Landy Oz · Reply

  • Pandikar not even fit to wash my toilet..... He's a disgrace to parliament n should be expelled donkey years ago.... He's the real rubbish....

    Posted 6 years ago by John Phoon · Reply