00:00Sarawak's relationship with the federal government is at its strongest in decades, thanks to
00:05Puchajaya's consultative approach, says Nik Lombandungun of University Malaysia, Sarawak.
00:10In an interview with FMT, Dugun Se Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration has embraced
00:15negotiation-based power-sharing with Sarawak, especially regarding Sarawakian rights.
00:21He said that under previous federal governments, the Malaysia Agreement 1963 was mostly discussed,
00:27but the current unity government is recognizing the need to implement it.
00:31Dugun Se Rural Sarawakians appreciate federal aid, including Sumangan Tunay Rahma and Sejati Madani,
00:37which directly improve their livelihoods.
00:40He said that through Sejati Madani, rural villages have received grants for fish farming, chicken
00:45rearing, and egg sales.
00:47Despite improved federal ties, Dugun Se Sarawakians still prefer local parties like Kabungan Parti
00:52Sarawak, over national ones such as PKR or DAP, as local parties better understand Sarawak's
00:58needs.
00:59He called for GPS to establish institutional checks and balances to maintain democratic integrity,
01:05even within the party itself.
01:07Narmtha Raja, FMT.
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