Let us start this ‘revolution’, shall we, Dayak?
This article is highlighted for many reasons, foremost among them is it reflects the deep divide between Dayak to this very day. I will not say the issues are trivial as it is being highlighted with passion. Instead of running away from perception, we will be better by facing the problem head on. My advise to all as you read / react to this comment, not to look at the difference but look at the similarities of objectives that we would like to achieve as Dayak, together.If we can manage trivialities then we can surely move towards solving the bigger and greater problem. It is a challenge to us all to keep an objective outlook and not dwell in trivialities.
I have subtitled the story told by Knight to help readers to focus on the spirit and intent of the message.
Do we need a Dayak political revolution – Do we want a Dayak political revolution – Do we know how to do it? ( Dr. John Brian Anthony)
Let us start this ‘revolution’, shall we, Dayak? Dr John Brian, take note of your character in this tale.
Extract from…
A Tale from Borneo
http://knightadventure.blogspot.com/2008/11/tale-from-borneo.html
By Christhoper K. Knight
The story goes…
Bad blood
For centuries, the ogres, the goblins and the trolls in Malaya have been in constant disagreement with Borneo Island over the rights to rule in that island. In principle, Malaya agrees to accord autonomy to Sabah and Sarawak. But in practical situation, Malaya pokes its ugly noses in nearly everything that is Borneo. They even ‘ogring’ tens of thousands of aliens in the shape of gollums from the Philippines and toyols from Indonesia. That they did so the men-elves in Sabah become more ogre than they can become man.
A matrimony on Sept 16th 1963
It is understood that the establishment of Malaysia was much like a marriage. Malaya, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak entered into matrimony on September 16, 1963, long before there is telephone or train.
The four regions pledged unity as a single, sovereign federation, promising to be faithful and equal partners in good times and in bad, in joy and in sorrow. As it turned out, Singapore seceded from Malaysia two years later. Malaya and Borneo Island continue as partners, and they lived happily ever after – but happy as in a feigned smile.
Relationship between Malaya/Sabah and Sarawak is not good anymore
Malaya does not honour his duties as a spouse. The relationship between Malaya and Borneo is no longer sacrosanct, a marriage rocked with broken promises. Borneo has ‘descended’ in ranks to become no more than a wronged concubine in an unfortunate union, with Malaya enjoying political supremacy and socio-economic advantage.
Is it heading toward a separation?
Then come the day when great wizards from Borneo meet up with their Malayan counterparts in Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Much to the chagrin of the Borneo representatives, the Malayans could not answer many discrepancies in relationship between Borneo and Malaya. Not wanting to subject Borneo to any more pretence from the ogres, James Jemut Masing proposes a DIVORCE with Malaya.
Boldly he speaks out, “Sabah and Sarawak feel that we have been sidelined. There is still that uneasy feeling that begs us to question if we are really part of the three regions.”
Is Sabah feeling the same way?
Bernard Dompok, formerly a Sabah king, stands up to echo Masing’s view: “If we want national unity, it must not be artificial — you know, singing this song or that song… it should be more practical, such as settling grouses and changing the people’s mindsets. There is still this perception that Malaysia refers specifically to Malaya. When I tell the ogres in Malaya that I am going back to Sabah, they ask me when I am coming back to Malaysia. The mindset that Sabah and Sarawak is an addendum to Malaysia must change.
What was the basis of forming Malaysia in the first place?
Sarawak’s John Brian chips in: “Sabah and Sarawak were guaranteed enormous autonomy under the auspices of the 20-Point Agreement, for Sabah, and the 18-Point Agreement, for Sarawak, the international treaty signed during Malaysia’s establishment. The agreement stipulates, among others, that Sabah and Sarawak are not required to declare ogre religion as their state religion. The states would also have control over immigration, the civil service, education and development funds.
Now what does the political players say?
One ogre from among the Malayan bench barked: “That’s your problem. These rights have, over the years, been bartered away by your own politicians who were eager to gain favour with Malaya, am I right?!”
Bung Mokthar from Sabah promptly cut in: “And we have replaced those politicians, right?!”
By that remark, the house bursts with laughter. Sarawak’s Tugauw asks the Bung to sit down and never again introduce his silliness in matter so grave. Mokhtar being a bung does not even know how the howler has leaked shame upon himself.
What did the people on the ground in Sabah/ Sarawak say?
Tugauw grabs his spear and trains the weapon in the direction of Hishamuddin Hussein, causing great panic across the room. Now the people have stopped laughing, Tugauw says, “Hear us now, you moron, respect for that agreement is the lynchpin of unity between Borneo and Malaya. We, the people of Borneo, feel that the federal government has not met their promise.
Our economic gap is getting wider everyday
Sabahans have been short-changed in some crucial areas. The civil service for instance. After 45 years as Malaysians, there are not many signs of advancement in the civil service; we don’t get a chief secretary, for instance. There are many explanations offered by the federal government. But the country has not worked hard enough to ensure that the civil service is a reflection of Malaysia. We should have a service that is Malaysia, truly Malaysia. Another point of contention is the economic disparity between the Ogre Bumiputera and the non-Ogre Bumiputera. There are glaring disparities that require attention.
Article 153 – natives of Sabah / Sarawak special privilege?
Sarawak’s Joseph Tawie: “You ignore at our peril the importance of the international treaty that binds Malaysia. Sabah is wedded to the 20 points. And Sarawak is wedded to the 18 points. We hold it dear to our hearts and you must respect that.
Nations are born not because the law binds them. But nations survive, and unity and patriotism are created by winning people’s hearts. Sabah and Sarawak are more than equal partners under the Federation. Most of the 20 points are included into the Constitution; and the states have additional law-making and financial powers, and sources of revenue that are not available to the Malaya states.
But whether we, the people of Sabah and Sarawak, are afforded those special rights in the administration, that is the question.
Sabah/ Sarawak political leaders Sucks!
Malaya: That’s what you think, huh? Sabah and Sarawak must also take a share of the blame. The lack of development in these two states is also the result of inadequate leadership, mismanagement, and the lack of dynamic policies. Above all other, your politicians suck!
Sabah: Very well, grant us complete autonomy in all areas. You’ll see who sucks up to who then.
Malaya: That would go against the notion of building a united nation.
How much do you think the Federal Government accorded Sabah/Sarawak?
Sarawak: A united nation under a Federal Government? Good, then the Federal Government should respect Sabah and Sarawak’s cultural, religious and language diversity and autonomy. The many minority Bumiputera groups in Sabah and Sarawak are largely marginalised by sheer virtue of the fact that every facet of life — be it pop culture or political discourse — operate along three Malayan racial lines, the Orges, the Trolls and the Goblins. The people of Sabah and Sarawak are more than often under-represented in these areas.
West Malaysia is exporting Race-based Politic to Sabah / Sarawak
Sabah: Furthermore, the government should not export Malaya’s brand of race-based politics or try to ‘ogring’ the population. Such actions would undermine the inherent pluralism in Sabah and Sarawak. Malaya has been trying to export its model of race-based politics to Sabah since the early 1990s. It has racialised politics in Sabah and created a heightened sense of ethnicity. Race is not an issue there.
When you start promoting race, you will heighten the awareness of racial issues. Additionally, while issues of an Ogre state often given importance in Malaya, Ogre mutants and converts are a minority among the 27 ethnic groups in Sarawak and 32 in Sabah.
Malaya: Why you need autonomy, you ungrateful lots?
Why question Sabah and Sarawak autonomy – it has been agreed upon
Sarawak: Sabah and Sarawak feel the need to maintain autonomy because it is the last bastion in being recognised as an integral part of Malaysia. Once Sabah and Sarawak gain parity with the Malaya in terms of progress, development and education, the states’ protective barriers will naturally fade away.
What do we need to do now?
Sabah: My dear, Sarawak, this is the opportune moment for us to make demands from the federal government in order to adjust the widening disparity between Borneo and Malaya. Already, post 8 March, the federal government has been allocating funds for Sabah and Sarawak, and addressing grievances that have long been ignored such as the issues of illegal immigrants and lack of economic parity.
Sarawak: Let me ask you, Malaya, when is Malaysia formed?
Malaya: Why, August 31, 1957. Malaysia is 51 years old today.
Distorted Fact on the formation of Malaysia
Sabah: You fools! Malaysia is formed on September 16, 1963. That was 45 years ago. Malaysia was not formed 51 years ago. Let us not deceive ourselves to think that something was formed before its existence.
Sarawak: If you cannot remember the date, Malaya, I can forgive you. But you remember a date but that date is wrong. If you cannot keep to your heart thing as simple as our wedding date, what good then is this marriage? Forget it, forget about everything, forget about us; forget about Malaysia!
Enjoy…
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Inspirational word from gkm2020
All Petronas profits from oil and gas for 1 year is enough to used to give clean water and electricity 24hours to all longhouses in Sarawak including connecting all longhouses with Tar-Seal roads to the big cities..Clearly, after 45years joining Malaysia, UMNO/BN goverment have no intention to help the Dayaks people. All the money that Petronas get from our oil and gas is only used to help the Malays people and Malaya.. UMNO/BN party treat us the Dayaks people just like Orang Utan. Because only Orang Utan don’t need clean water, electricity and Tar-Seal road.. After 45 years joining Malaysia, let us Sarawak and Sabah get out from this racist Malaysia country !!!
NO MORE COMPROMISE !!
LET US ALL FIGHT TOGETHER !!
LET US ALL DIE TRYING, AND CUT ALL THE HEAD OF THIS BULLY !!!
“For centuries, the ogres, the goblins and the trolls in Malaya have been in constant disagreement with Borneo Island over the rights to rule in that island.”
The ogres, goblins and trolls are slowly eating themselves with money politics, back-stabbing and throwing of chairs during their “feasting.” If the goblins and the like can do that to their own kind, do they have an second thoughts about feasting on us?
Just think, and think with your head (not the size of Salcra contracts or timber lands).
Good read! Must send to friends. However I prefer direct and frank words, and not literature. We are Dayaks. We dont berpantun. Lets just cut theirs heads off.
According to the study by; Institute of Future Studies for Development (IFD), there is a huge possibility for seperation and self-goverment in many country in East Asia in the future.
According to the future society of Asia, scholars observe that ethnic conflicts within a country become a major shift sgnificantly shakes global affairs. If scholars are to be trusted, the next shaking historical change will occur not far from now. Timor Leste is one of good example.
Sarawakians are we ready?
Do we need a Dayak political revolution – Do we want a Dayak political revolution – Do we know how to do it? The modern Dayak are no question on the first two questions but on trouble with the third question. Before we begin we shall accumulate all the report in detail of our discrimination by others, establish ourself to international level such as UN, USA, Australia, British and other nation who are pretty petty see our people being discriminate. Form our group in those countries seek fund from them. I am willing to join if this plan are organized.
Bujang Skrang: We are now at Borneo level. Both Sarawakians and Sabahans must be prepared. Dayak Sarawak, Dayak Sabah and Dayak kalimantan must work together.
A notion hit me just recently.
You know, March 8 post election.
You know, Malaya pleads with Sabah Sarawak.
You know, Pakatan Rakyat (try) making inroads into Swak.
You know, Dayak Sarawak becoming bolder.
You know, Daniel Tajem and PBDS.
Now, if only Daniel Tajem timed his offensive carefully and had only he waited until 2008 before he unleashed all his Dayak craps, I’m sure he and PBDS will be hailed as heroes today. Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk… what a pity.
::: OO7 :::
I wonder what could have happened if all the peoples in this one piece of land called Borneo Island unite and proudly raise their flag for Republic of Borneo long times ago. What a great nation it could be, sitting in one piece of land with tonnes of fortunes and blessing.
Peoples of borneo! unites…
In the meantime, Dayakink, perhaps you’d like to entertain your imagination with this “Tale of Borneo Island” http://knightadventure.blogspot.com/2008/11/tale-from-borneo.html
The story goes…
Sabah and Sarawak continue to live in country Malaysia since 2008, but now Malaysia points to Borneo Island, without the Malayan peninsula in the picture.
Every year they celebrate Independence Day on September 16, as to mark the day when Sabah and Sarawak were united for the first time in 1963 to form country Malaysia. Malaya joined Malaysia in 1963. In fact, Malaya begged to join Malaysia in 1963. Out of respect to King Abdul Rahman, Sabah and Sarawak allowed Malaya to join Malaysia. Malaya can join Malaysia again, but they have a lot to prove before Sabah and Sarawak can open the door to them.
The people of Sabah and Sarawak have learnt a great deal of lesson from the war, that is they got each other, through thick and thin, in good times and in bad, in joy and in sorrow. This value they must nurture and protect. If the UMNO advocates ogres supremacy, Sabah and Sarawak espouse Native Supremacy.
The ogres, the goblins and the trolls continue to squabble like scavengers in Malaya even until today. That cursed land is so vile and vain one wonders if ever there is honour in that place. One wonders why they cannot do anything right ever. If Borneo Island is the paradise on earth, Malaya is probably its opposite, the hell.
Enjoy…
Sarawakians are we ready? CHANGE TO:
SARAWAKIANS & SABAHAN ARE WE READY? – THANKS TO United States Of Borneo.
Hopefuly 10 years from now….
The only ways we can have freedom of religion, minority like Dayaks can be a Prime Minister and for our Longhouses to be given Clean Water, Electricity 24hours and to have Tar-Seal road is, if we Sarawak and Sabah get out from this racist Malaysia country and be Independence !!
LET US ALL SARAWAKIAN AND SABAHAN JOIN TOGETHER AND FIGHT FOR OUR INDEPENDENCE !!
tik tok, tik tok, tik tok…THE TIME FOR SARAWAK AND SABAH INDEPENDENCE IS NEAR !!!
Dayak, I think we shall stop to talk about UNB or Malysian seperation. We shall focus on Dayak Political Revolution and Dayak Unity to deal with Melanau Dynasty in Sarawak, Chinese Economic Monipolism in Sarawak, Malaya Colonialism, Taip Wealth Corruption and thousand of descrimination toward Dayak. Record and list all of thus items in detail submit to UN and declare this descimination. Our People (YB)must remember it, Perjuangan adalah Unity and secrifies.Even you lose your family because of Perjuangan. Nelson Medila lost his first married because of Perjuangan. Ho Chi Minh avoid married cost perjuangan. Perjuang fight the right of thier poor people against thier rich people and outsiders.
G. Barling,
Ever heard of word “Gertak”?
Or try “Bargaining chip”
We want change?
It must start with Dayak Mentality
We must not stop asking for more
Ask for whole package
They might give half the amount
But still that’s better
… compare to a mere 5% we’re getting now
That’s the idea, my friend
::: OO7 :::
I know who the ogres, goblins, and trolls u refer 2..but do u ever consider that there is goblins and trolls in Borneo? no hard feelings..i not a Dayak so i cant agree fully wit u..to me, in SABAH or SARAWAK we are all the same kind basically. We hav the same dream, the same vision, the same anger. i know this is a Dayak blog but i cant help noticing this blog. so sorry. anyway if u really wan to do revolution, u hav to stop doing wat the guys in malaya was doing…stop differentiate us…and as u said…Dayak a minority, so do u think Dayak can make a revolution dream come true? i think not..so start refer sabahan as sabahan..tats an advice…and never forget, if u really start a revolution,all sabahan will support even those who doesn’t support at 1st…i am 18 yrs old this year, and a chinese…everyone i know have this hatred…haha…tats right…hatred…so wish u good luck in ur fight…everything start at the biginning…we hav this awareness since yrs ago but we didn’t do anything cos we are afraid…wat we afraid of? i think every1 hav their ideas…i hope this comment will be post…because i wish every race in sabah stop treatin others like alien…at least wen we are fightin the same enemy…SABAH BOLEH!!!!!!!!!!!!!