KUCHING: Sarawak’s rapid development, particularly in renewable energy, has placed the state on the map as an energy hub for Malaysia and ASEAN, but more must be done to fulfil the rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian.
He said Sarawak’s progress has been guided by the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 and supported by initiatives under the ‘Sarawak First’ concept, including the establishment of Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS), the Development Bank of Sarawak (DBOS), TVS, the Sarawak Coast Guard, and the S Pay Global application.
“MA63 was finally enshrined in the Federal Constitution in 2021, 58 years after the formation of Malaysia. However, there are still outstanding issues that have yet to be resolved, such as financial resources as well as autonomy in health and education,” Dr Sim said.
He urged Sarawakians, regardless of where they are, to continue playing their roles and responsibilities to ensure the state’s continued growth and prosperity.
Dr Sim also stressed that Sarawak’s unity, racial harmony, and religious tolerance remain the foundation for the successful implementation of PCDS 2030.
“This effort will ensure economic prosperity, inclusive development that leaves no one behind, and the preservation of environmental sustainability,” he added.
By Connie Chieng