Rangkuman 2024: Penuhi tuntutan Sarawak dalam MA63

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a summary of the 18-point memorandum of Sarawak in the context of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63): 1. Religion: There should be no state religion in Sarawak. 2. Language: English should be the official language of Sarawak, with no time limit placed on its use. 3. Constitution: The existing constitution of Sarawak should be maintained and amended only with the consent of the state. 4. Head of State: Sarawak should continue to have its own Head of State. 5. Name of Federation: The Federation should be named Malaysia and not Malay Federation. 6. Immigration: Sarawak should control its own immigration policies. 7. Finance: The financial autonomy of Sarawak should be preserved. 8. Special Position: Sarawak’s special position with respect to land and natural resources should be acknowledged and preserved. 9. Education: The education system should be under Sarawak’s control. 10. Representation in Parliament: Sarawak should have a fair representation in the federal parliament. 11. Constitutional Safeguards: Constitutional safeguards for the protection of Sarawak’s interests should be included. 12. Borneanisation: The process of Borneanisation, prioritizing local citizens in the civil service, should continue. 13. State Government: Sarawak’s government should have autonomy over local governance. 14. British Officers: British officers serving in Sarawak should be retained to ensure continuity and stability. 15. Citizenship: The terms of citizenship for Sarawak should be clearly defined and agreed upon. 16. Tariffs and Finance: Sarawak should retain control over tariffs and other financial matters. 17. Development Plans: Sarawak should have control over its own development plans and projects. 18. Rights and Privileges: The rights and privileges of Sarawak’s people should be preserved and respected. These points were established to ensure Sarawak retained significant autonomy and had its unique needs addressed within the Federation of Malaysia.