Malaysia

Abang Jo unaware of Malay Proclamation, says busy with Raya, Gawai

This comes after PAS signs document that aims to ‘restore political power’

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 05 May 2023 7:49AM

Abang Jo unaware of Malay Proclamation, says busy with Raya, Gawai
Speaking after attending an Aidilfitri open house at Kota Samarahan yesterday, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg (centre) says he has no knowledge of the Malay Proclamation – written by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad – signed by PAS. – Information Dept pic, May 5, 2023

KUCHING – Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said he has no knowledge of the Malay Proclamation.

According to news reports, the Malay Proclamation is a 12-point document written by former two-time prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that aims to protect the interests of and unite the Malay community to “restore the political power of Malays”.

“How would I know? We are still busy celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Sarawak, and then the incoming Gawai celebration.

“Why should I be bothered about issues there (Peninsular Malaysia)?” Abang Johari said when met by reporters after attending the Raya open house by deputy rural and regional development minister and Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang at Kota Samarahan Civic Centre yesterday.

Yesterday, PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang and several leaders of the Islamic party signed the Malay Proclamation in the presence of Dr Mahathir.

The signing took place at Dr Mahathir’s official residence, and PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan and vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar were also present.

Meanwhile, Abang Johari said he has not much knowledge about the political conspiracies to overthrow the unity government in Peninsular Malaysia.

“I don’t really know what the issue is about. The issue is mostly circulating on Facebook,” he added. – Borneo Post Online, May 5, 2023

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