Ssankyu very much~

More whistles!

The Borneo agreement

Point 1: Religion

While there was no objection to Islam being the national religion of Malaysia there should be no State religion in Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah), and the provisions relating to Islam in the present Constitution of Malaya should not apply to Borneo.

Point 2: Language

• Malay should be the national language of the Federation 
• English should continue to be used for a period of 10 years after Malaysia Day 
• English should be an official language of Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah) for all purposes, State or Federal, without limitation of time. 

Point 3: Constitution

Whilst accepting that the present Constitution of the Federation of Malaya should form the basis of the Constitution of Malaysia, the Constitution of Malaysia should be a completely new document drafted and agreed in the light of a free association of states and should not be a series of amendments to a Constitution drafted and agreed by different states in totally different circumstances. A new Constitution for Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah) was of course essential.

Point 4: Head of Federation 

The Head of State in Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah) should not be eligible for election as Head of the Federation.

Point 5: Name of Federation 

“Malaysia” not “Melayu Raya”.

Point 6: Immigration 

Control over immigration into any part of Malaysia from outside should rest with the Central Government but entry into Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah) should also require the approval of the State Government. The Federal Government should not be able to veto the entry of persons into Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah) for State Government purposes except on strictly security grounds. Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah) should have unfettered control over the movements of persons other than those in Federal Government employ from other parts of Malaysia Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah).

Point 7: Right of Secession 

There should be no right to secede from the Federation.

Point 8: Borneanisation 

Borneanisation of the public service should proceed as quickly as possible.

Point 9: British Officers 

Every effort should be made to encourage British Officers to remain in the public service until their places can be taken by suitably qualified people from Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah).

Point 10: Citizenship 

The recommendation in paragraph 148(k) of the Report of the Cobbold Commission should govern the citizenship rights in the Federation of Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah) subject to the following amendments:

• Sub-paragraph (i) should not contain the proviso as to five years residence. 
• In order to tie up with our law, sub-paragraph (ii)(a) should read “7 out of 10 years” instead of “8 out of 10 years”. 
• Sub-paragraph (iii) should not contain any restriction tied to the citizenship of parents – a person born in Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah) after Malaysia must be federal citizen. 

Point 11: Tariffs and Finance 

Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah) should retain control of its own finance, development and tariff, and should have the right to work up its own taxation and to raise loans on its own credit.

Point 12: Special Position of Indigenous Races 

In principle, the indigenous races of Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah) should enjoy special rights analogous to those enjoyed by Malays in Malaya, but the present Malays’ formula in this regard is not necessarily applicable in Borneo(Sarawak & Sabah).

Point 13: State Government 

• The Prime Minister should be elected by unofficial members of Legislative Council. 
• There should be a proper Ministerial system in Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah). 

Point 14: Transitional Period 

This should be seven years and during such period legislative power must be left with the State of Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah) by the Constitution and not be merely delegated to the State Government by the Federal Government.

Point 15: Education 

The existing educational system of Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah) should be maintained and for this reason it should be under state control.

Point 16: Constitutional Safeguards 

No amendment modification or withdrawal of any special safeguard granted to Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah) should be made by the Central Government without the positive concurrence of the Government of the State of Borneo. The power of amending the Constitution of the State of Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah) should belong exclusively to the people in the state.

Point 17: Representation in Federal Parliament 

This should take account not only of the population of Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah) but also of its size and potentialities and in any case should not be less than that of Singapore.

Point 18: Name of Head of State 

Yang di-Pertua Negeri.

Point 19: Name of State

Sarawak/Sabah.

Point 20: Land, Forests, Local Government, etc.

The provisions in the Constitution of the Federation in respect of the powers of the National Land Council should not apply in Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah). Likewise, the National Council for Local Government should not apply in Borneo (Sarawak & Sabah).

Now, for a proper Independence Day in Malaysia-Borneo

Fair land Sarawak,
We will never cease to honour thee.
And with our loyal sons,
Defend your liberty.

From your high forest hills,
Down to the open sea,
May freedom ever reign,
Men live in unity.

Proudly our flag flies high,
Above our country, strong and free.
Long may our peoples live,
In peace and harmony.

"Young Swinburne researcher" indeed!

A proper newspaper feature in a long while! - Young Swinburne researchers receive aid under MyBrain15

Never mind the fact that I was quoted wrongly regarding my research hypothesis. *Sigh!*

Love in action

Love must be sincere.
Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Be devoted to one another in love.
Honor one another above yourselves.
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.
Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
Live in harmony with one another.
Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.
Do not be conceited.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil.
Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.
On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

- Romans 12:9-21 (NIV)

Belated raya greetings!

One of my favourite raya pics with some of my favourite people in the world - Hanna and Nurul! In the spirit of 1Malaysia, we found out that all three of us are products of inter-marriages. And proud of our heritage(s). ^^

Selamat Hari Raya, all! Maaf zahir dan batin. I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays!

I ♥ Doodolls!

Though I don't think I've ever looked so tortured with such a cute thing on my head... (=_=)|||