KUCHING: Sarawak will not introduce its currency, but will continue using the Ringgit Malaysia (RM), said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
He said the use of own currency in Sarawak was a complicated matter and needed proper research.
"That is just Nanta's personal opinion. We already have the Malaysian currency, so we have to follow (using the Malaysian currency)," he said after officiating the Sarawak 2023 National Anti-Scam Tour at the Borneo Cultural Museum Auditorium here today.
He said this when asked to comment on Nanta's statement which hinted at the possibility of Sarawak introducing its currency following the uncertain economy in Malaysia.
The Kapit Member of Parliament who is also the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary general hinted at this in a podcast titled 'Dari Malaya ke Malaysia: 60 tahun', yesterday.
Citing a report by FMT, Nanta said the introduction of Sarawak's currency could be considered as one of the measures if the country's economic situation, which is not encouraging, continues.
However, Nanta hopes that people will not label him a traitor as he speaks seriously about the matter.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/09/950286/sarawak-will-continue-using-rm-abang-johari
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Income : "Yes agree. 1 $ Sarawak = 1 Sgd"
Wow - straightaway become a high income state ah?
2023-09-03 20:28
Well, people in the other states in Msia want their government to pay their salaries in Sarawak $. How? Other states government object or follow their people wishes??? If that happens… Walao… nobody wants Rm anymore. How will KL response?
2023-09-03 20:48
Finance Minister in Putrajaya is a paper tiger = because Rm no wider usage. How?
2023-09-03 21:44
In time to come after Sarawak $ was born, …
Bursa Sarawak, nex
Sarawak Treasury Bond, nex
Bank Negeri Sarawak, nex
Sarawak Sovereign Funds, nex???
2023-09-03 21:50
That’s why Pmx called Abang Jo to announce Swak will keep using Rm. Swak $ is only the idea of Nanta…
2023-09-03 21:52
It's high time for Sarawak to launch an alternative currency to ringgit - a digital currency called digital Sarawak dollar (dSKD)
2023-09-03 22:09
Betol ka ... this idea , sarawak has no experience in monetary policy , even if have many years to gain expereince first . Do they really have enough trade to really make the money valueble? its just a toy by politician. is sarawak economy really that BIG?? look at their mall can already
2023-09-03 22:50
consumer spending etc is so low... only industrial doing well and population not that big. how much oil reserve left also... too late la
2023-09-03 22:51
Giving Sarawak own currency run the risk of sarawak becoming independent from the Federation of Malaysia mah!
Very high risk loh!
2023-09-04 20:15
Our state has been sponsoring peninsular development for long enough....
We are a high income state finally despite all the lopsided allocation of $
2023-09-04 20:17
speakup
sarawak should have own currency cos Ringgit is like toilet paper already. Better Sarawak have new currency where 1 Sarawak currency = 1 US Dollar
2023-09-03 15:11