Sarawak for all Sarawakians

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 22 Jul 2020 8:00PM · 6 Comments

TODAY marks the 57th anniversary of Sarawak’s independence from colonial Britain, prior to the state joining the Federation of Malaysia in 1963.

To all Sarawakians, I would like to wish you a happy 57th independence anniversary. As a Malayan, I fully support the “Sarawak for Sarawakians” movement.

I believe that we must revisit the issue of Sarawak rights, which are enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963, but sadly, have been eroded by state politicians themselves, working with greedy Malayan politicians.

“Sarawak for Sarawakians” means all Sarawakians – not just Malay-Melanau, Iban, Bidayuh and Chinese fat cats in urban areas, but also minorities who live deep in the interior, such as the Kenyah, Kelabit Orang Ulu and Penan.

Yes, Sarawak and all its wealth is definitely for all Sarawakians, not just naturalised, “instant” Melanaus from Lebanon, or privileged, connected souls living in Canada or other countries, or unscrupulous, exploitative Malayan politicians with a hidden “ketuanan” agenda.

More importantly, it’s certainly not for devious state politicians who have been sucking Sarawak dry for generations.

As someone who, for eight years, served this proud Bumi Kenyalang, patrolled almost every nook and cranny of its jungles, sailed its rivers and rapids, drank its water, breathed its air, and enjoyed camaraderie and brotherhood with its people, with love and respect, I wish you Happy Sarawak Day and God Bless. – July 22, 2020.

* Lt Col (rtd) Ahmad Ghazali Abu Hassan reads The Malaysian Insight.

* This is the opinion of the writer or publication and does not necessarily represent the views of The Malaysian Insight. Article may be edited for brevity and clarity.

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  • That will be a great day!. Wr wish Malaysia got " Truly Malaysia Day!" Seeing good things coming from Abang Jo, perhaps it is best DAP support Abang Jo as PM. With a non racist person helming the post that will be a grwt start restoring the nation. Malaysian are tired with racial Politician. .

    Posted 5 years ago by Xarifa Lee · Reply

  • Why call Chinese FAT CATS? Is it a racist statement?

    Posted 5 years ago by Xarifa Lee · Reply

    • Xarifa Lee. You dont read properly and perhaps your understanding of the English language is wanting.

      Posted 5 years ago by No Gostan · Reply

    • Care to explain? You have tp excuse me as my English is limited by my education of Full Bahasa Malaysia since you. Therefore i appreciate what Government of Sarawak is doing. Care to explain why fst cats in the sentence or literal translation to Bahasa Malaysia will help those Bahasa Educatef people.

      Posted 5 years ago by Xarifa Lee · Reply

    • Care to explain? You have to excuse me as my English is limited by my education of Fully Bahasa Malaysia since young. Therefore i appreciate what Government of Sarawak is doing now on education. Care to explain why fat cats in the sentence or a translation to Bahasa Malaysia will help those Bahasa Educated people.

      Posted 5 years ago by Xarifa Lee · Reply

    • Read the sentence again, and the races mentioned preceding the word fat cats. It is not directed to the Chinese alone.

      Posted 5 years ago by No Gostan · Reply