Sarawak's position in Malaysia : challenges and implications

Abstract

Sarawak achieved its destiny on Monday, September 16, 1963 when the country attained independence within the Federation of Malaysia. In spite of certain internal conflicts, Sarawak took the decisive final step and became a part of Malaysia. The decision freed Sarawak from the shackles of colonialism. This paper discusses challenges for Sarawak as a self-governing state in preserving their own ways of peace and harmony to uphold the freedom that goes with democracy. It examines the implication of Sarawak joining Malaysia as a state with internal self-government, in which each and every person in Sarawak faces the responsibility as a citizen.