(Kuching, 26th) Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (BERSATU) Sarawak State Liaison Committee has expressed its support for the Sarawak government’s petition to the Federal Court, seeking a ruling on the validity of federal laws related to petroleum under the constitution and whether they apply to Sarawak.
Bersatu issued a statement saying this action is based on principle and aims to defend the rights enshrined in the Federal Constitution and the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), rather than being an act of confrontation.
The party stated that Sarawak’s rights over natural resources, including oil and gas, within its territorial boundaries prior to the formation of Malaysia, are fundamental constitutional issues that must be respected.
“Any matters involving state constitutional rights and sovereignty must be resolved in a clear and final manner,” the statement said.
Bersatu warned that if legal uncertainty persists, it may undermine governance, administration and the investment climate, thus affecting both the state and national economy.
The party stressed that seeking legal clarification is not intended to weaken the federal government or national institutions. Instead, it ensures that Malaysia’s federal system remains balanced, fair, and in line with the spirit of the constitution.
“The Federal Court’s decision is not only significant for Sarawak, but will also have a far-reaching impact on management of the country’s overall energy resources.”
“Judicial proceedings should be respected and should not be politicized,” the statement said.
Bersatu pointed out that a clearer legal position will help boost investor confidence in the oil and gas sector, ensure more transparent and competitive management of natural resource revenues, and at the same time strengthen Sarawak’s standing within the Federation.
The party added that a clear constitutional ruling will also promote fairer and more inclusive future development.
Finally, the party urged all parties to view this issue from the perspective of national interests as a whole rather than short-term political considerations, emphasizing that Sarawak, as a founding partner of Malaysia, must have its constitutional rights respected.
Bersatu issued a statement saying this action is based on principle and aims to defend the rights enshrined in the Federal Constitution and the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), rather than being an act of confrontation.
The party stated that Sarawak’s rights over natural resources, including oil and gas, within its territorial boundaries prior to the formation of Malaysia, are fundamental constitutional issues that must be respected.
“Any matters involving state constitutional rights and sovereignty must be resolved in a clear and final manner,” the statement said.
Bersatu warned that if legal uncertainty persists, it may undermine governance, administration and the investment climate, thus affecting both the state and national economy.
The party stressed that seeking legal clarification is not intended to weaken the federal government or national institutions. Instead, it ensures that Malaysia’s federal system remains balanced, fair, and in line with the spirit of the constitution.
“The Federal Court’s decision is not only significant for Sarawak, but will also have a far-reaching impact on management of the country’s overall energy resources.”
“Judicial proceedings should be respected and should not be politicized,” the statement said.
Bersatu pointed out that a clearer legal position will help boost investor confidence in the oil and gas sector, ensure more transparent and competitive management of natural resource revenues, and at the same time strengthen Sarawak’s standing within the Federation.
The party added that a clear constitutional ruling will also promote fairer and more inclusive future development.
Finally, the party urged all parties to view this issue from the perspective of national interests as a whole rather than short-term political considerations, emphasizing that Sarawak, as a founding partner of Malaysia, must have its constitutional rights respected.