Tag: Sarawak

South China Sea: Putting Malaysia’s Interests First

In Part 1, we examined why the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award continues to raise legitimate legal questions. In Part 2, we shift the focus to a more fundamental issue: how Malaysia should advance its own interests in the South China Sea. From the historical legacy of the "Malayan Sea" to recent developments at Pulau Layang-Layang, Lawyer Nor Hisham Mohd Nor argues that Malaysia must articulate a distinctly Malaysian narrative rooted in sovereignty, history and national interest.

Rosmah Fresh Evidence Bid Set For 1 September Hearing

The Court of Appeal has fixed timelines for Rosmah Mansor’s application to adduce fresh evidence in her solar hybrid project appeal, with the motion tentatively set to be heard on 1 September — the date previously reserved for the start of her substantive appeal.
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Sulu Heirs: Malaysia Cautioned On US$15b Award In European Arbitration

Malaysia, taking the cue from the Singapore Separation Act 1965, can end US$15b Award of the Sulu Heirs by granting independence for Sabah, Sarawak free by default!

English Language Spared From Malaysia’s Divisive Politics Of 3R

English, Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Malaysia, Definition of Malay by 'form of identity', and redundant clauses in the Constitution, must be depoliticised once and for all!

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes Universally Admired Before Pandemic, Now ‘Most Hated’

AirAsia Supremo and newly-appointed Universiti Malaya Adjunct Professor Tony Fernandes may now make waves in academia, as in aviation, as the God of Marketing...

Anugerah BACA 2024: Penghargaan Terhadap Industri Buku dan Kesenian Kreatif

Malam Gala Anugerah BACA 2024 mencipta sejarah dengan mengiktiraf lebih 30 tokoh dari Malaysia, Brunei, dan Indonesia dalam industri buku dan seni kreatif. Acara ini bukan sahaja meraikan pencapaian individu tetapi juga menandakan langkah ke hadapan dalam membangunkan ekosistem kreatif di Asia Tenggara.

Sabah And Sarawak, Based On Territorial Status, Merits Resolution

Sabah and Sarawak, no longer states in partnership with Malaya in Malaysia, but territories — i.e. colonies — needs decolonisation by the 24-Nation UN...

Sabah And Sarawak – 35% Parliamentary Seats Tops List Of Demands

Sabah and Sarawak must get back the 35% share of parliamentary seats consistent with the provisions of the Malaysia Agreement 1963. This was the top resolution adopted at a symposium. With Malaysia Day just around the corner, perhaps this is something the government should ponder on

Orang Asal No ‘Native’ In MyKad And Government Forms

Orang Asal (Original People) stand Defined as 'Native' even if not Defined in law, and there are also non-Orang Asal who may be 'Native' in law!

Najib Seeks Judicial Review On Remission And Halving Jail Sentence

There can be no law which states that the Agong must accept the advice of the Pardon's Board on Petition by former Prime Minister Najib Razak. Advice, by its very nature, isn't compulsory.

Sabah ‘Claim’ Hits Brick Wall At Risk Of Colonialism

It's highly unlikely that the Federal Court, bearing colonialism in mind, will rule that the Sabah 40 per cent claim lacks merit. This remains...

Najib (When Freed), Poised For Helping Unity Government In GE16

Umno and BN (Barisan Nasional) can remain with unity government decreed by Agong but, advised by former Prime Minister Najib Razak, contest in free for all in more than the 30 parliamentary seats conceded by Allies!

DNAA For Najib Letter Of Representation On RM27m SRC Case

There's real risk that former Attorney General Tommy Thomas would be dragged to justice if abuse of power, under Article 145, can be proven in the RM27m SRC case, either before or after Najib Razak was granted DNAA, if not DNA!

Anwar Ibrahim Lost 16 September People’s Revolution

Dictatorial former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad may be in the dark, in more ways than one, on the real architect behind the 16 September People's Revolution and the reasons for failure by blaming Anwar!