Protect Native Rights Of Mixed Race Kids In Sarawak Says Minister

Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says the Federal Constitution only recognises 28 ethnic groups in Sarawak when there are actually over 70 native to the state.PETALING JAYA: Law minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has called for the Federal Constitution to be amended to ensure that the native rights of mixed-race Sarawakian children are preserved.
In particular, he called for amendments to Article 161A (6) and (7), which defines and establishes the special position of the natives of Sarawak.
He also said the amendments would give Sarawak the power to decide which races should be recognised as indigenous.
Currently, in Sarawak, one is only recognised as a native when both parents are from the native groups as specified under the Federal Constitution.
“Under Article 161A (6), a person is a native of Sarawak when both parents are of native origin, as listed under Article 161A (7).
“Also, the article only recognises 28 ethnic groups in Sarawak, whereas there are more than 70 such groups in the state,” Wan Junaidi said in a statement.
He warned that the issue could become a problem in Sarawak if it was not addressed properly.
“Sarawak is a melting pot and the people live harmoniously together – regardless of race and religion. That is why almost one-third of Sarawakians are of mixed parentage. Inter-racial marriages are a common thing in Sarawak.
“However, because of the provisions, many of the children from these mixed marriages are not recognised as natives and as such do not enjoy the rights and privileges as Sarawak natives.
“That is why we need to review and amend this law to ensure the younger generation of Sarawakians will not lose what is theirs,” he said, adding that he conveyed his views and proposals on the matter during his engagement session with senators in Parliament yesterday.
Wan Junaidi pointed out that the recently passed Bill to amend the Federal Constitution – to restore the status of Sarawak and Sabah as equal partners in the federation – proposes the amendment to Article 161A (6) and (7).
“With this amendment, the power to decide which races in Sarawak shall be recognised as indigenous to the state shall be determined by the state through state laws,” he said. - FMT

Artikel ini hanyalah simpanan cache dari url asal penulis yang berkebarangkalian sudah terlalu lama atau sudah dibuang :

http://malaysiansmustknowthetruth.blogspot.com/2021/12/protect-native-rights-of-mixed-race.html

Kempen Promosi dan Iklan
Kami memerlukan jasa baik anda untuk menyokong kempen pengiklanan dalam website kami. Serba sedikit anda telah membantu kami untuk mengekalkan servis percuma aggregating ini kepada semua.

Anda juga boleh memberikan sumbangan anda kepada kami dengan menghubungi kami di sini

Sabah Sarawak Should Now Pursue All Rights Says Wan Junaidi

papar berkaitan - pada 17/12/2021 - jumlah : 264 hits
Law minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar refutes claims that MA63 is null and void after Singapore left Malaysia PETALING JAYA Sabah and Sarawak should now demand to have their own judicial commissions and the right to appoint the commissione...

Abang Jo In Denial About The State Of Sarawak Says Soon Koh

papar berkaitan - pada 17/12/2021 - jumlah : 259 hits
Wong Soon Koh said Abang Johari Openg is pursuing policies that will further the social divide in the state PETALING JAYA Sarawak opposition leader Wong Soon Koh says his former coalition mate Abang Johari Openg is in denial about the state...

Lahad Datu Now Has Bus And Taxi Terminal Says Sabah Minister

papar berkaitan - pada 12/12/2021 - jumlah : 296 hits
Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun cutting the ribbon to mark the opening of the Lahad Datu Bus Terminal on Saturday Bernama picLAHAD DATU Dec 11 The district now has an orderly and convenient public transport service system to cater for the local co...

Ph To Fare Poorly In Sarawak Polls Says Analyst

papar berkaitan - pada 18/12/2021 - jumlah : 163 hits
Blaming Anwar Ibrahim s leadership alone would be hoping for a quick fix but little would change says Wong Chin Huat KUALA LUMPUR Voters in Sarawak are set to reject Pakatan Harapan in the state polls today increasing pressure on its chairm...

Sarawak Polls A Lesson To The Opposition Says Sarawak Activist

papar berkaitan - pada 19/12/2021 - jumlah : 209 hits
Peter John Jaban the founder of Saya Anak Sarawak said chief minister Abang Johari Openg had been given a clear mandate to implement extensive reforms KUCHING The resounding victory of Gabungan Parti Sarawak in the state elections should be...

Pbk S Message Of Sarawak Independence Catching Fire Says Party Chief

papar berkaitan - pada 16/12/2021 - jumlah : 221 hits
Parti Bumi Kenyalang president Voon Lee Shan says the party will negotiate for independence with the federal government if it wins Saturday s elections KUCHING Parti Bumi Kenyalang president Voon Lee Shan claims that the party s push for Sa...

Sarawak Polls Gps Proven Success Record Says It All Abang Jo

papar berkaitan - pada 9/12/2021 - jumlah : 238 hits
SARAWAK POLLS The people of Sarawak were told today to look at the success record of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak led state government throughout its three and a half year rule before having their say in the upcoming 12th state election In th...

Cries Of Independence Alone Won T Swing Sarawak Voters Says Analyst

papar berkaitan - pada 15/12/2021 - jumlah : 184 hits
PBK supporters with their party flags James Chin believes PBK will not do very well in this election because of its single issue platform of pro independence for Sarawak PETALING JAYA Independence from Malaysia may be an attractive talking ...