KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth Wing fully supports the decision by the Sarawak Government to file a petition in the Federal Court to determine the constitutional validity and applicability of several federal laws that affect Sarawak’s rights to its natural resources.

According to a statement, the party’s youth wing fully supports this move to seek judicial clarity on fundamental constitutional questions that carry significant implications not only for the present generation, but also for the future of Sarawakians.

“Sarawak has consistently maintained that the management and regulation of its natural resources must be exercised in accordance with the constitutional arrangements upon which Malaysia was formed, including the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the safeguards embodied in the Federal Constitution.

“It must therefore be clearly understood that Sarawak’s position is neither arbitrary nor emotional. Our arguments are firm, legally grounded and deeply rooted in the constitutional framework that has established the Federation,” it said on Tuesday.

According to PBB Youth Wing, Sarawak is pursuing the proper legal avenue to state its position and seek authoritative determination from the court.

“Standing up for constitutional rights should not be misconstrued, and Sarawak will not be intimidated in defending what is lawfully ours.

“At the same time, we acknowledge the Sarawak Government’s continued commitment to constructive engagement with the Federal Government,” the statement said.

It further stressed that seeking clarity through the courts should not and must not negate the importance of dialogue, cooperation and mutual respect within the Federation. -UKASnews