Sarawak leaders vow to restore rights


Having a laugh: Sarawak Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud (second from right) sharing a light moment with Abang Johari (second from left) and Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas (left) in Kuching. Taib is flanked by former deputy chief ministers Tan Sri Alfred Jabu (right) and Tan Sri Dr George Chan.

KUCHING: Sarawak leaders pledged to restore the state’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement during a special one-day sitting to mark the state legislative assembly’s 150th anniversary.

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the agreement contains the terms to safeguard Sarawak’s special interests within the Federation of Malaysia.

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