(Miri, 20th) In response to the recent accusations by Sarawak DAP regarding the negotiations on oil rights between the Sarawak government and the federal government, SUPP Central Propaganda Secretary and Pujut State Assemblyman, YB Adam Yii, clarified and rebutted the claims. The remarks by the Sarawak DAP are not only out of context but also deliberately misleading, attempting to mislead the people of Sarawak.
Firstly, the claim that "Sarawak has handed over its oil sovereignty" is entirely misleading and severely overlooks the win-win situation achieved by the Sarawak government to gain greater benefits for Sarawak. The fact is, through negotiations, the Sarawak government ensures that Sarawak's resources can bring maximum benefits to the region, while also ensuring that Petronas and Sarawak's oil company, PETROS, can jointly develop Sarawak's oil and gas industry as partners.
Specifically, the consensus reached between the Sarawak government and the federal government ensures that Sarawak maintains a leading position in the oil and gas industry. The Sarawak government has not "compromised" but has instead consolidated Sarawak's control in the oil and gas sector through negotiations. This mastery of crucial powers is what ensures Sarawak can benefit long-term from its local natural resources and lays a solid foundation for Sarawak's future development.
The "struggle" for Sarawak's autonomy rights is a marathon, and the Sarawak government is still making progress to secure the most favorable conditions. And what about the Sarawak DAP? They choose to stand in opposition to the Sarawak government, misleading the public for political gain, undermining the trust and unity among the people of Sarawak. This is what the people should truly question.
Adam Yii believes the accusations by the Sarawak DAP are purely political maneuvers, and ironically, while criticizing the Sarawak government, they avoid discussing the performance of Sarawak DAP's parliamentarians in parliament. Ask yourself, as a member of the federal government, what has the Sarawak DAP done in parliament to fight for Sarawak? During the Pakatan Harapan's administration, did the Sarawak DAP ever push to amend the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA 1974)? The answer is evidently negative.
Now, while the Sarawak government obtained tangible rights for Sarawak through the negotiation table, the Sarawak DAP opted to stand in opposition, deliberately ignoring the achievements and smearing the Sarawak government. It should be noted that on the path to claiming Sarawak's autonomy rights, "the journey is not over, and it's yet to be determined who will win or lose"; yet the Sarawak DAP is eager to "conclude" that the Sarawak government has "surrendered," further proving their entirely opposing stance to Sarawak.
"The people of Sarawak should understand that to win a great war, we don't need to win every battle, but continuously progress forward. There are many more battles to fight in the future, and until the end, we won't know who the ultimate winner is. Moreover, if the Sarawak DAP genuinely cares about local rights, they should be fighting for Sarawak in parliament, not attacking the Sarawak government instead."
Adam Yii re-emphasized that the GPS Government has always adhered to the "Sarawak First" stance, aiming to ensure Sarawak enjoys its rightful rights, rather than engaging in superficial acts or pointless political bickering. Oil and gas negotiations are a complex process that cannot be accomplished overnight, but the GPS Government has clear directions and strategies to ensure the results align with Sarawak's best interests.
The achievements of the Sarawak government at the negotiation table will not lose significance due to any party's misleading or smearing, and time will ultimately prove everything. Just like the many people-benefiting policies and development plans launched by Sarawak in recent years, which have almost invariably encountered sarcasm from the Sarawak DAP, the data and results won't act along with them, and each achievement Sarawak gradually gains seems to repeatedly counter the Sarawak DAP.
Finally,Adam Yii emphasized that Sarawak's local rights must be realized through continuous negotiation and practical action, not by means of attack and slander. True victory cannot be confined to the outcome of a single negotiation but is the ultimate fruit of long-term struggle.
If the Sarawak DAP truly cares about Sarawak's rights, they should voice out for Sarawak in parliament, not incite emotions locally, creating misunderstandings, and undermining the Sarawak government's negotiation results. Adam Yii also urged the people of Sarawak to view the development of these negotiations rationally and give the Sarawak government the trust and support it deserves.
Firstly, the claim that "Sarawak has handed over its oil sovereignty" is entirely misleading and severely overlooks the win-win situation achieved by the Sarawak government to gain greater benefits for Sarawak. The fact is, through negotiations, the Sarawak government ensures that Sarawak's resources can bring maximum benefits to the region, while also ensuring that Petronas and Sarawak's oil company, PETROS, can jointly develop Sarawak's oil and gas industry as partners.
Specifically, the consensus reached between the Sarawak government and the federal government ensures that Sarawak maintains a leading position in the oil and gas industry. The Sarawak government has not "compromised" but has instead consolidated Sarawak's control in the oil and gas sector through negotiations. This mastery of crucial powers is what ensures Sarawak can benefit long-term from its local natural resources and lays a solid foundation for Sarawak's future development.
The "struggle" for Sarawak's autonomy rights is a marathon, and the Sarawak government is still making progress to secure the most favorable conditions. And what about the Sarawak DAP? They choose to stand in opposition to the Sarawak government, misleading the public for political gain, undermining the trust and unity among the people of Sarawak. This is what the people should truly question.
Adam Yii believes the accusations by the Sarawak DAP are purely political maneuvers, and ironically, while criticizing the Sarawak government, they avoid discussing the performance of Sarawak DAP's parliamentarians in parliament. Ask yourself, as a member of the federal government, what has the Sarawak DAP done in parliament to fight for Sarawak? During the Pakatan Harapan's administration, did the Sarawak DAP ever push to amend the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA 1974)? The answer is evidently negative.
Now, while the Sarawak government obtained tangible rights for Sarawak through the negotiation table, the Sarawak DAP opted to stand in opposition, deliberately ignoring the achievements and smearing the Sarawak government. It should be noted that on the path to claiming Sarawak's autonomy rights, "the journey is not over, and it's yet to be determined who will win or lose"; yet the Sarawak DAP is eager to "conclude" that the Sarawak government has "surrendered," further proving their entirely opposing stance to Sarawak.
"The people of Sarawak should understand that to win a great war, we don't need to win every battle, but continuously progress forward. There are many more battles to fight in the future, and until the end, we won't know who the ultimate winner is. Moreover, if the Sarawak DAP genuinely cares about local rights, they should be fighting for Sarawak in parliament, not attacking the Sarawak government instead."
Adam Yii re-emphasized that the GPS Government has always adhered to the "Sarawak First" stance, aiming to ensure Sarawak enjoys its rightful rights, rather than engaging in superficial acts or pointless political bickering. Oil and gas negotiations are a complex process that cannot be accomplished overnight, but the GPS Government has clear directions and strategies to ensure the results align with Sarawak's best interests.
The achievements of the Sarawak government at the negotiation table will not lose significance due to any party's misleading or smearing, and time will ultimately prove everything. Just like the many people-benefiting policies and development plans launched by Sarawak in recent years, which have almost invariably encountered sarcasm from the Sarawak DAP, the data and results won't act along with them, and each achievement Sarawak gradually gains seems to repeatedly counter the Sarawak DAP.
Finally,Adam Yii emphasized that Sarawak's local rights must be realized through continuous negotiation and practical action, not by means of attack and slander. True victory cannot be confined to the outcome of a single negotiation but is the ultimate fruit of long-term struggle.
If the Sarawak DAP truly cares about Sarawak's rights, they should voice out for Sarawak in parliament, not incite emotions locally, creating misunderstandings, and undermining the Sarawak government's negotiation results. Adam Yii also urged the people of Sarawak to view the development of these negotiations rationally and give the Sarawak government the trust and support it deserves.