Sarawak Assembly unanimously approves motion for constitutional amendments on state’s rights
Sarawak’s Assistant Minister of Law, State-Federal Relationship and Project Monitoring Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali tabled a motion that proposed a comprehensive amendment to the Federal Constitution upon conclusion of discussions on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 with the Federal government. — File picture by Sulok Tawie
“It also proposes to safeguard the legislative and executive powers of Sarawak, the sources of revenues and special grants assigned to Sarawak and its financial autonomy,” she explained. She said the consent of the state government must be sought if such land were to be disposed of or to be used by another federal agency.
She said although the Federal Constitution makes reference to August 31 as Merdeka Day, there is no definition of Malaysia Day even though this term is used in separate parts of the Constitution such as Articles 19, 95C, 161 and 161A. “In its current form, the natives of Sarawak are not comprehensively defined. It is proposed that this list be reviewed to ensure it covers all natives of Sarawak,” she added.
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