S4S denounces Pandikar Amin

KUCHING: A small group of Sarawak for Sarawakians (S4S) members yesterday gathered near the Darul Hana Bridge here to denounce Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia over his views on Sarawak rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) which has angered many Sarawakians.

S4S spokesperson Chan Chee Hiong described Pandikar’s views in denying Sabah and Sarawak as equal partners in Malaysia as disrespectful not only to Sarawakians but also Sabahans and the United Nation.

“MA63 is an international treaty signed by five parties namely Sarawak, Sabah, Singapore, Malaya and the United Kingdom which is recognised by the United Nation,” he addressed members of the press.

“This is a serious act of disgrace which has angered the entire Sarawak.

The Parliament Speaker’s views are damaging to the country,” he slammed.

Chan pointed out that Sarawak, as one of the equal partners in the Federation, should take necessary actions to demand and safeguard Sarawak’s rights as well as to protect Sarawakians’ position.

“Therefore, as citizen of Sarawak, we must stand up and support Sarawak government as well as the opposition in Sarawak to debate the issue of ‘no equal partnership’ with the Parliament Speaker to safeguard the equal status of Sarawak under the international treaty in MA63,” he emphasised.