The Borneo Post

CM: GPS government will focus on wishes of Sarawakian­s

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KUCHING: The Sarawak government can now adjust its administra­tion in accordance with the wishes and aspiration­s of the multi- ethnic and multirelig­ious population Sarawak with the formation of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).

In his Hari Raya Aidil fitri mes sage yes terday, Chief Minister and GPS chairman Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the new coalition will enhance forthright­ness in governance through greater cooperatio­n.

He called on all Sarawakian­s to work together to preserve unity and harmony, stressing that difference­s in opinion, political ideology, religion, and culture should not be seen as a barrier to building a more progressiv­e, peaceful , and prosperous Sarawak.

“Fol lowing changes to the country’s political landscape, the Sarawak Barisan Nasional component parties have already decided to quit the Barisan Nasional coalition and combine forces in the Gabungan Parti Sarawak ( GPS).

“As chairman of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak, I thank the Barisan Nasional for the mutual understand­ing and cooperatio­n that have been formed for so long. The move to create a new political platform in Sarawak is in line with the wishes and aspiration­s of the peoples of this state, who are of diverse religious and ethnic background­s,” he said.

Abang Johari said Sarawak would use its own funds without being overly dependent on the federal government to solve water supply problems.

“Steps taken so far are solutions on a short-term basis. We plan to supply clean water throughout Sarawak through a grid from our existing hydroelect­ricity dams, which is a long- term plan,” he said.

He pointed out that the lack of clean water supply is a major problem affecting Sarawakian­s, particular­ly those living in coastal areas such as Kabong, Dalat, Maludam, Asajaya, Sadong Jaya, Sebangan, and Sebuyau.

“Alhamdul lilah, the water supply in Kabong has been restored. Temporary steps such as supplying water tanks and sending water tankers to the areas have been implemente­d to ensure there is enough water for them to use during this festive occasion,” he said.

Abang Johari also pledged that rural areas would continue to be given serious attention despite the ongoing pursuit to strengthen Sarawak’s economy.

“Programmes to ensure all citizens in the state are able to enjoy sufficient water supply, as well as roads and bridges to facilitate movement of people will be the main agenda of the state government in the short term and also long term,” he said.

He also called on Sarawakian­s to continue the tradition of holding and visiting open houses to preserve the spirit of goodwill and brotherhoo­d.

Abang Johari will hold his Aidilfitri open house at the Borneo Convent ion Centre Kuching ( BCCK) on first and second day of Aidilfitri from 10am to 4pm.

 ??  ?? Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg
Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg

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