Republic of Sabah North Borneo - RSNB

Tangau seems to have misunderstood the intentions behind Mahathir's statements. Mahathir was simply expressing his political perspective and acknowledging the existence of a mentality rooted in Malayan imperialism and colonialism. His remarks shed light on the historical dynamics and how Sabah and Sarawak were perceived by some as colonial possessions.

Contrary to Tangau's assertion, it is crucial to note that Malaysia was not formed in 1963 but was a rebranding effort with a new name after informing the United Nations about the admission of Sabah (previously known as North Borneo), Sarawak, and Singapore (which left Malaysia in 1965). This historical accuracy is important in understanding the context of the nation's formation.

Moreover, the notion that Malaysia was intended to be a multiethnic society is a misinterpretation. The reality is that Malaysia was primarily aimed at strengthening the position of Malay hegemony, power, and influence over other races. This is evident in the socio-political landscape of the country.

Tangau's denial of the historical reality, particularly regarding Sabah and Sarawak being colonial possessions transferred from Great Britain to Tanah Melayu, is perplexing. The colonial documents clearly indicate this transfer, and it is important to acknowledge these historical facts.

It is essential to dispel any delusions and face the reality that the Malaysia Tangau believes was formed in 1963 was, in fact, a colonial arrangement between the British and Malaya. The intention of Malaya was to establish an ethnocracy, replacing the British as their colonial masters.

The revelations made by Mahathir should be seen as an opportunity to address the unresolved issue of decolonization and free Sabah and Sarawak from any lingering colonial influence. Mahathir's frankness about how he perceives Sabahans and Sarawakians as subjects of Malayan imperialism and colonialism strengthens our resolve to address these concerns.

While it is true that Lee Kuan Yew attempted to foster a multiracial Malaysia, it is important to acknowledge that this vision was rejected by certain Malayan political parties, particularly UMNO. Their ultimate intention was not to establish a multiracial country but rather to maintain Malaysia for the Malays.

The political, economic, and cultural disparities between Malaya and Sabah and Sarawak have created significant gaps that question the viability of the three regions remaining together. The identities of Sabah and Sarawak natives are distinctively rooted in their Bornean heritage and not as Malayan Malays.

Tangau's assumption that Malaya's political ideology will naturally foster a multicultural society is misguided. The structure of their political ideology is inherently designed to ensure the dominance of a single race in perpetuity, which raises concerns about genuine inclusivity and equality.

In conclusion, it is important to address the misinterpretations presented by Tangau and to acknowledge the historical realities surrounding the formation of Malaysia. We must critically evaluate the political dynamics and work towards a more inclusive and equitable future for Sabah and Sarawak. 

End.

Mosses PA Ampang
President
Republic of Sabah North Borneo - RSNB (NGO)

Mosses PA Ampang

The RSNB strongly believes that advocating for independence provides Sabah with the best opportunity to efficiently manage its abundant natural resources for economic growth and improved living standards. By obtaining independence, Sabah would have direct control over its resources, allowing for the development of sustainable industries, the promotion of local entrepreneurship, and targeted investments in infrastructure projects. This autonomy would expedite progress and prosperity in the region.

Furthermore, independence would enable Sabah to establish its own defense and security systems, tailored to the unique challenges and requirements of the region. Assuming responsibility for security would allow for better border control, combating cross-border crimes, and safeguarding coastal areas. These enhanced security measures would provide peace of mind to citizens and create a conducive environment for economic growth, tourism, and social development.

One of the key advantages of independence is the autonomy it grants in decision-making processes. Sabah would have the power to develop policies, regulations, and governance structures aligned with its aspirations and priorities. This autonomy would ensure the optimal utilization of resources and opportunities for the benefit of all Sabahans, fostering a sense of ownership and pride in the region's achievements.

Independence also opens doors for regional cooperation and collaboration, not only within Malaysia but also with neighboring countries and international organizations. As an independent entity, Sabah could actively engage in regional initiatives, leverage its unique strengths, and maximize economic cooperation for mutual benefits.

Preserving the region's unique identity and cultural heritage is another crucial aspect of independence. Sabah would have the freedom to celebrate and safeguard its rich cultural heritage, traditions, languages, and customs. This cultural autonomy would strengthen the sense of belonging and foster a strong spirit of unity among the people of Sabah.

The RSNB acknowledges that the decision to pursue independence is a significant and complex undertaking. However, they firmly believe that embracing independence would unleash Sabah's full potential, chart its own course towards progress, and ensure a brighter future for its people.

The organization calls upon fellow Sabahans who share their vision to engage in constructive dialogue, explore the opportunities that independence presents, and work collectively to build a prosperous and self-governing Sabah. They urge the community to seize this opportunity to shape their own destiny and create a future that reflects their aspirations, potential, and the best interests of Sabah.

Mosses PA Ampang, President of the Republic of Sabah North Borneo NGO, concludes the statement by expressing the organization's commitment to advocating for independence and creating a prosperous future for Sabah.

KENYATAAN RASMI

Sebagai Nasionalis yang komited terhadap kemajuan dan kebajikan negara Sabah yang tercinta ini, pihak kami ingin memperbetulkan pandangan negatif daripada Ketua Menteri Sabah yang disiarkan diberita akhbar online bertarikh 12 November 2022 di Utusan Malaysia yang mengatakan bahawa Sentimen Sabah Keluar Malaysia Gugat Keharmonian.

Menyokong Kemerdekaan: Memaksimumkan Pengurusan Sumber dan Memastikan Keselamatan. 

Pihak kami amat percaya bahawa menyokong kemerdekaan Negara Sabah akan sebenarnya memberikan Bangsa kita, Bangsa Negara Sabah peluang terbaik untuk mengurus sumber-sumber alam kita dengan lebih berkesan untuk tujuan pembangunan dan mengekalkan keselamatan wilayah kita.

Pengurusan Sumber untuk Pembangunan: Sabah memiliki sumber asli yang banyak yang berpotensi untuk memacu pertumbuhan ekonomi dan meningkatkan taraf hidup rakyat kita. Dengan memperoleh kemerdekaan, kita boleh mempunyai kawalan langsung ke atas sumber kita, membolehkan kita membangunkan industri yang mampan, menggalakkan keusahawanan tempatan, dan melabur dalam projek infrastruktur yang disesuaikan dengan keperluan khusus kita. Autonomi ini akan mempercepatkan kemajuan dan kemakmuran wilayah kita.

Memastikan Keselamatan dan Kestabilan: Kemerdekaan membolehkan kita menubuhkan sistem pertahanan dan keselamatan kita sendiri, disesuaikan dengan cabaran dan keperluan unik Sabah. Dengan memikul tanggungjawab untuk keselamatan kita, kita boleh menangani kawalan sempadan dengan lebih baik, memerangi jenayah rentas sempadan dan melindungi kawasan pantai kita. Rangka kerja keselamatan yang dipertingkatkan ini akan memberikan ketenangan fikiran kepada rakyat kita dan mewujudkan persekitaran yang kondusif untuk pertumbuhan ekonomi, pelancongan dan pembangunan sosial.

Autonomi Membuat Keputusan: Mengejar kemerdekaan memperkasakan kita untuk membuat keputusan yang secara langsung memberi kesan kepada kesejahteraan rakyat kita. Kita boleh membangunkan dasar, peraturan dan struktur tadbir urus yang sejajar dengan aspirasi dan keutamaan kita. Autonomi ini akan memastikan sumber dan peluang kita digunakan secara optimum, memberi manfaat kepada semua rakyat Sabah dan memupuk rasa kekitaan dan bangga dengan pencapaian bangsa kita.

Memperkukuh Kerjasama Serantau: Kemerdekaan memberi peluang kepada Sabah untuk menjalin perkongsian strategik dan kerjasama bukan sahaja dengan Malaysia tetapi juga dengan negara-negara jiran, dunia dan organisasi antarabangsa. Sebagai entiti bebas, kita boleh melibatkan diri secara aktif dalam inisiatif serantau, memanfaatkan kekuatan unik kita, dan memaksimumkan kerjasama ekonomi untuk manfaat bersama semua pihak yang terlibat.

Memelihara Identiti Unik Kita: Kemerdekaan membolehkan kita meraikan dan memelihara warisan budaya, tradisi dan identiti tersendiri kita yang kaya. Dengan mempunyai kebebasan untuk membentuk halatuju kita sendiri, kita boleh memastikan bahawa nilai, bahasa dan adat resam kita yang unik dilindungi dan dipromosikan untuk generasi akan datang. Autonomi budaya ini mengukuhkan semangat kekitaan kita dan memupuk semangat perpaduan yang kuat di kalangan rakyat kita.

Pihak kami faham bahawa keputusan untuk mengejar kemerdekaan adalah satu usaha yang penting dan kompleks. Walau bagaimanapun, pihak kami amat percaya bahawa dengan memperolehi  kemerdekaan sebenar, kita boleh menzahirkan potensi penuh Sabah, melakar hala tuju kita sendiri ke arah kemajuan, dan memastikan masa depan yang lebih cerah untuk rakyat negara kita yang tercinta ini.

Pihak kami menyeru warga Negara Sabah yang berkongsi visi yang murni dan mulia ini, iaitu percaya bahawa Sabahan sememangnya telah bersedia untuk menjadi Bangsa dan Negara yang Merdeka, berkemampuan untuk mengurus sumber semula jadinya dengan bertanggungjawab, mempertahankan negaranya dan mentadbir Kerajaannya dengan Keadilan, Perpaduan dan Integriti di Asia Tenggara dan Dunia, untuk terlibat didalam dialog yang membina, meneroka peluang yang diberikan oleh kemerdekaan, dan bekerjasama secara kolektif untuk membina Sabah yang makmur dan berkerajaan sendiri yang Merdeka.

Marilah kita semua merebut peluang ini untuk menentukan nasib bangsa Negara kita sendiri dan mencipta masa depan yang mencerminkan aspirasi, potensi, dan kepentingan terbaik untuk kita di bumi tercinta Negara Dibawah Bayu ini, Republik Sabah Borneo Utara (Republic of Sabah North Borneo).

Tamat.

Mosses PA Ampang

Presiden
Republic of Sabah North Borneo - RSNB (NGO)

Kenyataan Rasmi

SSRANZ President Robert Pei and Bopimafo President Daniel John Jambun commended Tan Sri Wan Junaidi for his speech at the Sabah Colloquium on 4 July 2023, where he emphasized the right of nations to self-determination. They highlighted that self-determination is an inalienable legal right recognized by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution (UNGAR) 1514, which allows colonies to determine their destiny and political independence without foreign interference.

On the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Malaysia Agreement (MA63), the NGO leaders raised concerns about whether the people of Sabah and Sarawak have truly achieved self-determination and the promised development progress and prosperity. They disagreed with the notion that the Cobbold Commission of Enquiry's findings, indicating two-thirds of the people supported integration into Malaysia, constituted a valid exercise of self-determination.

The NGO leaders pointed out that the Cobbold Commission's findings were based on a selective survey of opinions rather than a referendum under UNGAR 1541. They stressed that the commission's report was not legally binding and did not fulfill the requirements for a free choice or self-determination by the people in accordance with UNGAR 1541. The commission was merely an inquiry and not a proper referendum, which was necessary for the people to express their wishes on the federation question.

They further criticized the composition of the Cobbold Commission, consisting of British and Malayan officials, which they considered a conflict of interest. The NGO leaders argued that the commission's purpose was to facilitate the implementation of the Malaysia concept, denying the people of North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak their right to genuine self-determination and independence.

The NGO leaders also highlighted the Manila Accord signed between the Malayan, Indonesian, and Philippine governments, which called for a United Nations assessment of the people's wishes on Malaysia and the resolution of the Sulu Claim on Sabah. By accepting the terms of the Accord, the British and Malayan governments indirectly acknowledged that the people's consent had not been properly obtained through a referendum.

The statement by SSRANZ and Bopimafo emphasized that the Cobbold Commission's report was not a legally binding document and should not be considered a substitute for a proper referendum. They contended that the report, along with the entire process leading to the Malaysia Agreement 1963, was tainted with illegalities and used to legitimize Malaysia's formation.

The NGO leaders concluded that the lack of real self-determination for Sabah and Sarawak was evident by the ongoing Sulu Claim, which still challenges Sabah's sovereignty. They argued that a proper referendum in 1963, as advocated by the Philippines, could have resolved the claim and allowed the people of Sabah to choose between Malaysia, independence, or another state.

The statement by SSRANZ and Bopimafo, raises significant concerns about the historical context and legal basis of Sabah's integration into Malaysia. As the debate on Sabah's self-determination continues, it remains to be seen how the Malaysian government and relevant stakeholders will address these issues and ensure the rightful representation of the Sabah people's aspirations and interests.

The SSRANZ and Bopimafo Presidents said in conclusion, there was no real self-determination for Sabah or Sarawak is highlighted by the fact that Sulu claim is still alive and continues to be asserted by the claimants. The resolution of the claim could have been achieved in a proper referendum in 1963 whereby the Sabah people were seen to have cast a vote to choose Malaysia, Philippines or independence. 

The late Philippines Diosdado Macapagal said in 1982: “In laying claim to North Borneo in pursuance of the legal and historic rights and the security interests of the Philippines, we recognize the cardinal principle of self-determination of which the Philippines has been a steadfast adherent. 

In the prosecution, of our valid claim, it is agreeable to us that at an appropriate time, the people of North Borneo should be given an opportunity to determine whether they would wish to be independent or whether they would wish to be a part of the Philippines or be placed under another state. 

Such referendum, however, should be authentic and bona fide by holding it under conditions, preferably supervised by the United Nations that would insure effective freedom to the people of North Borneo to express their true and enlightened will.”

The joint statement received endorsements from various political parties, NGOs and individuals, including Doris Jones of the Sabah Sarawak Union, Lina Soo, President of ASPIRASI, Voon Lee Shan, President of Parti Bumi Kenyalang and Mosses Paul Anap, President of the Republic of Sabah North Borneo NGO. The signatories collectively questioned the validity of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and called for a reevaluation of the process through which Sabah and Sarawak joined Malaysia.

Robert Pei

President SSRANZ 

Daniel Jambun
President of the Borneo’s Plight in Malaysia Foundation (Bopimafo).

Mosses Paul Anap
President of NGO- Republic of Sabah North Borneo

Emily Elvera Edward
Woman Council Office & Secretariat.
Sabah Sarawak Borneo Natives Organisation Incorporated of Australia.

Endorsed by: NGOS & individuals

1. Doris Jones Sabah Sarawak Union – SSU

2. Kanul Gindol Chairman Gindol Initiative for Civil Society

3. Ricky Ganang Penasihat Persatuan Kebudayaan Orang Darat Sabah 

4. Jovilis Majami President Persatuan  pembangunan sosial komunity Sabah (BANGUN)

5. Wainin Setimin President Pertubuhan Prihatin Mualaf Sabah 

6. Cleftus Stephen Mojingol President Pertubuhan Kebudayaan Rumpun Dayak Sabah.

8. PBK Life President- Yu Chin Lik

9. PBK President- Voon Lee Shan

10. Lina Soo - ASPIRASI President

11. Peter John Jaban-Deputy President for Global Human Rights Federation Borneo.

12. Alim Ga Mideh for Bulang Birieh Dayak

13. Lawrance Clement Ahsay for Bulang Dayak Bukit Kelingkang

14. Buln Ribos- Sarawak Rights activist

Reference:

The Vibes: Sabahans Self-Determination Trumps Any Treaty_Wan Junaidi

Namun apa yang rakyat Negara Sabah dan Negara Sarawak tidak tahu bahawa pada tarikh inilah merupakan satu dokumen penyerahan 'Kuasa Kedaulatan dan Kuasa Perundangan' daripada British kepada Malaya.

Borneo dianggap sebagai sebuah 'Hadiah' yang diberikan oleh British kepada 'Malaya'.

Masa Depan Bangsa Negara Sabah dan Negara Sarawak dipindah milik kepada Malaya ketika kita masih lagi berstatuskan Tanah Jajahan British (British Crown Colony).

Apakah anda semua berfikir dan yakin bahawa Perjanjian Malaysia itu adalah 'Sah'?

TIDAK!

Jawapan ini dinyatakan sendiri oleh British dan ia bukanlah satu spekulasi, penipuan ataupun penyesatan. Sebaliknya ia adalah FAKTA, BENAR dan ASLI.

Suatu Perjanjian Antarabangsa HANYALAH SAH dilakukan diantara Negara-Negara yang Merdeka SAHAJA.

Dalam erti kata lain, Dokumen ini SAH digunapakai untuk British dan Malaya namun TIDAK kepada Negara Sabah dan Negara Sarawak.

16 September pula merupakan tarikh rasmi proses penyerahan Kuasa Kedaulatan dan Kuasa Perundangan disimpulkan dalam satu majlis besar-besaran di Negara Sabah dan Negara Sarawak yang dilakukan secara rasmi yang telah menjadi 'Asas' rujukan Generasi Negara Sabah dan Negara Sarawak sehingga pada hari ini.

Justeru, tarikh ini wajar dijadikan renungan dan iktibar untuk mengembalikan semangat Nasionalisme Bangsa Negara Sabah dan Bangsa Negara Sarawak dalam proses untuk mendapatkan Kemerdekaan yang sebenar.

Tindakan untuk memerdekakan Negara Sabah sememangnya kelihatan mustahil bagi mereka yang tidak memiliki kepercayaan terhadap kemampuan bangsa Negara Sabah tetapi ia tidak benar kepada RSNB.

RSNB percaya terhadap kemampuan Bangsa sendiri dalam mengurus tadbir Rakyat, Kerajaan dan Negaranya sendiri setelah melalui proses penderitaan, kesengsaraan, penganiayaan daripada proses penjajahan yang telah dilakukan oleh Malaya sejak tahun 1963.

Ia bukan suatu hasutan ataupun salahfaham yang dilakukan secara berniat jahat tetapi ungkapan kenyataan ini berlandaskan kepada kebenaran, fakta dan disokong oleh dokumen-dokumen kolonial/penjajah British yang telah dideklasifikasikan/didedahkan secara umum setelah tempoh simpanan rahsia mencukupi syarat tahun simpanan rahsia di Arkib London, UK.

Apakah usaha untuk mendidik Bangsa Negara Sabah ini akan mengakibatkan aktivis-aktivis yang bersemangat Nasionalisme ini akan ditangkap, dianiaya dan dipenjara? Jikalau itu adalah jalan yang terpaksa dilalui, maka ia akan dilalui dengan hati dan semangat kental, tenang dan berani.

Sertailah Perjuangan Memerdekakan Negara Sabah yang akan dilakukan melalui saluran Demokrasi dan Perundangan tanpa mencetuskan sebarang huru-hara. 

Kita mampu melakukannya dan kita mesti melakukannya.

Republic of Sabah North Borneo - RSNB