According to a Borneo Post Online report, S4S spokesperson Peter John Jaban said making the memoranda public would help Sarawakians understand its scope.

“The process of reconciliation is likely to be far-reaching. There are so many disparities that have built up over the years.

“There isn’t even a proper definition of Malaysia Day in the constitution, which throws many of the safeguards of MA63 (Malaysia Agreement 1963) into disarray, so we accept that it will take some time to put it right,” he said, adding Sarawakians should play an active role in the process.

He also said S4S supported calls from SUPP president Dr Sim Kui Hian and Deputy Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg to restore Sarawak’s status as one of three equal partners in Malaysia.

Peter said a reversal of a 1976 constitutional amendment would demonstrate Putrajaya’s sincerity in the devolution process.

In a separate matter, Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister James Masing said he had no issue with new opposition bloc, Gabungan Rakyat Saksama (Saksama) as it was the democratic right of every Malaysian to participate in politics.

“Malaysia is a society which allows freedom of association. In regards to Gabungan Rakyat Saksama, once approved by the Registrar of Societies (ROS), it is free to take part in a general election.

“Only the voters in Malaysia will determine their acceptance,” the PRS president was quoted as saying.

It was recently reported that Saksama, comprising seven minor political parties in Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsula Malaysia would be forming an alliance to offer a challenge to the dominant Barisan Nasional.

Saksama will comprise the Sarawak Reform Party (STAR), Parti Sejahtera Angkatan Perpaduan Sabah, Pertubuhan Perpaduan Rakyat Kebangsaan Sabah, Malaysia United People’s Party, Parti Kebangsaan Sabah, Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak and the People’s Alternative Party.