Day: June 10, 2018

Sarawak and the World Waits on June 12th 2018

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There is so much significance on this day 12th of June 2018, Sarawak and the World will wait with “Bated Breath”.

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  1. Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA) Court hearing on 12th June in Putrajaya

Petronas has filed an application before the Federal Court seeking for a declaration on the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA) being the law applicable for the petroleum industry in Malaysia.

PM Malaysia Tun Mahathir said,”Petronas claims the PDA gives them certain powers which now the Sarawak government also claims. So let the court decide.”

2. US President Donald Trump meets North Korean Leader on June 12th in Singapore

 

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Donald Trump,”It’s going be a very important meeting, the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.” Singapore’s hosting of Tuesday’s Trump-Kim summit can be seen as its contribution to world peace and shows that it is trusted by both sides, said Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

    3. Sarawak Ruling Parties will end its Association with Barisan Nasional in Kuching on June 12th

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Sarawak’s political landscape will never be the same again.The 4 Sarawak Based parties in Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB0,  Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP)  will convene at PBB Headquarters . The top leaders will meet up to discuss amongst others the issue of leaving the Federal Coalition of Barisan Nasional.

On May 16th President of PBB Abang Johari who is also Sarawak BN Chairman “Any move on whether PBB will leave BN or otherwise would be decided after consulting our three state-based partners in the coalition,” 

A  top SUPP source told The Star on Thursday (June 7) that party leaders will convey their decision to Sarawak Barisan chairman Datuk Amar Abang Johari Openg.
“We feel that being part of the Barisan coalition now may not be conducive as the party charts its direction ahead.

“The intention to leave Barisan has been agreed among the SUPP’s top leadership.

“On June 12, SUPP will attend the state Barisan supreme council meeting, and after that, we will officially convey to Abang Johari our decision to leave the coalition.

These 3 events happening on 12th June 2018 will have far reaching effects as it not only involves Sarawak but the World. Mark it down in your calendar and be reminded of this day in years to come.

Cheers..!!