If DAP is eliminated from the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN), it does not mean the end of the road for Sarawak’s opposition. Instead, it is an opportunity for other opposition parties and non-GPS parties to step forward and represent the voices, aspirations and interests of Sarawakians.

Local opposition and nob GPS political parties can be more effective as a "control mechanism " against GPS because we're not controlled by anyone from Malaya.

During the discussions leading to the formation of Malaysia, the aspirations of the people of Sarawak were rooted in protecting our rights, autonomy and identity. The formation of Malaysia was never meant to erase Sarawak’s political identity or allow our state’s affairs to be dominated by political forces from Malaya.

The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) remains a fundamental part of Sarawak’s history and the foundation of our relationship within Malaysia. The question of political parties from Malaya operating and contesting seats in Sarawak should therefore be discussed openly in the context of Sarawak’s autonomy, the spirit of MA63 and the original aspirations of our people. It was not in the Malaysia Agreement to allow Malaya political parties to set foot in Sarawak and Sabah.

*Sarawak needs a strong, credible and homegrown opposition that puts Sarawak first.* Regardless of which party holds power, the people of Sarawak deserve representatives who understand our local realities, defend our rights and speak up fearlessly for our future.

The future of Sarawak must be shaped by Sarawakians, for Sarawakians.