Will the creation of the Sabah and Sarawak Affairs portfolio alter the states’ perceived stepchild status?
Better deal: Sabah and Sarawak want higher oil royalties, freedom of religion and greater autonomy.
“The government is also serious about addressing issues on the socio-economic development and progress of the people of Sabah and Sarawak. My Cabinet will keep alive the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 which will be translated into formulas and programmes that directly benefit the people of Sabah and Sarawak,” said the Prime Minister when he announced his Cabinet on Monday.
Dr Jeniri Amir, a political analyst from Sarawak, said the establishment of the special portfolio – which existed twice previously but separately as Sabah affairs and Sarawak affairs – would help to solve the thorn in the flesh . Tun Jugah was the Iban paramount leader who was one of the founding fathers of the Federation of Malaysia consisting of Malaya, North Borneo , Sarawak and Singapore before the formation of Malaysia on Sept 16, 1963.
“Well, the creation of the portfolio is applauded and showed that the PM is concerned about Sabahan plight. But the real test is, can Maximus push or provide the kind of leadership in fulfilling those demands?” asked political analyst Mohd Rahezzal Shah, a UiTM lecturer in Sabah. “Of course, it’s good news for Sarawak and Sabah but it depends on what falls under the portfolio and whether there are overlaps,” said the academician from Sarawak.
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