SRI AMAN, Oct 31: Sarawak will not back down in its pursuit of oil and gas rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), as it continues seeking greater control over strategic assets and industries that rightfully belong to the State, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said.
He stressed that Sarawak would continue defending its rights and pursuing greater ownership and control of its strategic resources, including the oil and gas industry.
“We will not back down when it comes to matters that fall under our rights pursuant to MA63. We will not retreat. ‘Agi idup, agi ngelaban’ (as long as we live, we continue to fight),” he said when officiating the Sarawakku Sayang programme for Sri Aman Division at the Sri Aman Sports Complex today, which was broadcasted live via Ukas Channel.
