BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & JAMES WONG
KUCHING: Sarawak staunchly upholds its rights and autonomy, safeguarding the state within the existing legal framework, affirmed Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
He highlighted that Sarawak, as a pioneer, had enacted legislation pertaining to Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) firmly rooted in its constitutional entitlements.
In light of this, he stressed that Sarawak’s stance on CCUS should not be challenged.
“We have made significant strides in our legal framework. They do not possess such legislation, so why have they not adopted it?”
“We took the lead in this initiative, and we are entitled to rights under residual provisions, residual laws, and residual rights. Therefore, it stands as our law,” he remarked.
These statements were made during his address at the closing ceremony of the 26th Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) held at Dewan Sa’ati, SUPP Headquarters on Sunday.
Abang Johari reiterated his unwavering commitment to upholding Sarawak’s rights in alignment with the party’s principles and struggles.
He called upon Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) MPs to ensure that the CCUS Bill, scheduled for tabling in Parliament tomorrow (DEC 9), undergoes thorough deliberation and approval.
“I urge our MPs to stand firm in protecting our rights under this forthcoming legislation.
“Rafizi (the Minister of Economy) has indicated that it will harmonize federal and state laws,” he added, mentioning his forthcoming trip to Kuala Lumpur to confer with GPS MPs regarding the Bill.
