SIBU, March 1 2026: Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Central Youth today lodged a police report against a Facebook post "Berita 757" which allegedly contained a distorted and misleading historical narrative through the posting of a video titled "Sarawak Buta Sejarah" (Sarawak Blind to History).
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The report was lodged by the Youth chief Kevin Lau Kor Jie (picture) at the Sungai Merah Police Station, this afternoon.
"We view the publication seriously because it not only fails to recognise Sarawak's historical sovereignty, but also denies the state's constitutional rights including matters relating to the continental shelf.
"This report is also irresponsible, risks misleading the public and undermines the constitutional foundations that are the backbone of the formation of Malaysia," he said in a statement.
He explained that the development of Sarawak's constitution is clearly documented and proven historically.
He stressed Sarawak has three main constitutions, namely the 1941 Constitution introduced by Charles Vyner Brooke, the 1957 Constitution during the British Crown Colony administration and the current constitutional framework after the formation of Malaysia in 1963.
Kevin added that before the formation of Malaysia, Sarawak was recognised internationally as a legal entity under the Brooke administration and later as a "British Crown Colony".
"During that period, Sarawak had its own constitution, its own legislature, its own courts and its own laws known as Ordinances.
"From a historical and legal perspective, Sarawak functions as a region with its own administrative system," he explained.
Kevin said Sarawak achieved self-government on July 22, 1963 with Stephen Kalong Ningkan as the first chief minister and the date is now commemorated as Sarawak Day.
He added that among the important laws enacted before the formation of Malaysia included the Oil Mining Ordinance 1954 which regulates oil exploration and licensing under the Sarawak government, as well as the Land Code 1958 which regulates land ownership and Native Customary Rights (NCR).
According to him, after the formation of Malaysia through the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), Article 162 of the Federal Constitution maintains Sarawak's existing laws as long as they are not repealed or amended in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Therefore, he stressed, all actions by the Sarawak government in defending its rights and autonomy are based on the Federal Constitution, MA63, the Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) Report and Sarawak's own legal framework.
"Therefore, we urge the Malaysian police to conduct an investigation into the individual sources referred to as 'observers' in the report and determine whether a fact-checking process was carried out before publication.
"We also urge the authorities to examine whether the report has the potential to cause division between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak by distorting long-accepted historical facts.
"SUPP Central Youth will continue to stand firm in defending Sarawak's rights. Sarawak must be recognised as one of the equal entities that formed Malaysia in 1963," he said.
He said respecting Sarawak's historical and constitutional position is an important foundation in strengthening mutual trust and preserving national unity.
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