Reject political narratives undermining Sarawak autonomy, says SUPP man
Sim voices concerns over recent actions by Malayan-based parties, particularly the DAP and PKR, which he said cast doubt on their commitment to Sarawak's rights.
KUCHING (May 9): The Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP) Stakan Branch has urged Sarawakians to stay vigilant against political narratives that appear to prioritise Peninsular Malaysia's interests over Sarawak's autonomy and development.
The branch's chairman, Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, voiced concerns over recent actions by Malayan-based parties, particularly the Democratic Action Party (DAP) and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), which he said cast doubt on their commitment to Sarawak's rights.
He pointed out that the situation is becoming increasingly apparent as Sarawak DAP continues to criticise Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, while PKR repeatedly defends Petronas.
'The public will realise from Singapore's example that all in Singapore became one when outsiders interfered with their politics in the recently concluded General elections.
'We ask DAP and PKR in Swk to become like the opposition in Singapore that defended their land.' he said in a statement today.
He stressed that Sarawak belongs to all Sarawakians, and even the opposition should serve in the interests of the state rather than what he described as their 'Malayan masters.'
He advised the public to take note of this and choose wisely in the coming Sarawak state elections and 'be rid of Malayan interests once and for all.'
'Sarawak is not short of locally based opposition parties and if we must have opposition why not opt for them instead of Malayan parties,' he said.
He also recalled the words of former chief minister, the late Pehin Sri Adenan Satem, who once said he could not ban Malayan parties because they were already represented in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN).
'As such, let's all be loyal Sarawakians and be rid of Malayan influence in Sarawak once and for all in the coming Sarawak and Malaysian General elections,' he added. dap pkr Sarawak autonomy Sim Kiang Chiok SUPP
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