KUCHING: There is no need to leave Malaysia, it is a stupid talk, said Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri AdenanSatem.
He agreed to more power for Sarawak but no to secession.
Adenan said he would continue to negotiate with the Federal Government to boost development in the state and needed the support of all the people of Sarawak so that he could negotiate with a "stronger voice”.
He said Malaysia could be considered as a big “umbrella” that always provided protection, security and prosperity for all states.
"So if you all have the spirit of love for the country, prove it by flying the JalurGemilang(national flag),” Adenan said in his speech during the launching of the month-long National Day celebrations and flying the JalurGemilang campaign at Padang Merdeka here, Monday.
The event was graced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri NajibTunRazak.
About 10,000 visitors had thronged Padang Merdeka since afternoon. They were later entertained to performances by some of the country's leading musicians, including Datuk SitiNurhalizaTarudin. – BERNAMA