‘Pool resources to help Sarawak become developed state by 2030’
LIMBANG: All Srawakians including the Chinese community are urged to pool their resources to help achieve Sarawak’s vision of becoming a developed state by 2030.
Assistant Minister of Agriculture Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said strong co- operation and unity among the various races in Sarawak are crucial to ensure the state continues to progress.
“As such, all Sarawakians including the Chinese community, need to join forces in championing Sarawak’s vision of being a developed state by 2030,” he said when speaking at the Chinese New Year ( CNY) celebration 2019 jointly organised by China’s Consulate General in Kuching and the Federation of Chinese Associations Limbang Division at the civic centre here Tuesday evening.
Dr Abdul Rahman, who is Bukit Kota assemblyman, said there were still many development projects that needed to be implemented especially in rural areas.
“It is important for us to work together and support the government’s policy to develop Sarawak, including the provision of water and electricity supplies, roads, education and improving its economy,” he said.
He addedt that Limbang Division despite its small size has contributed immensely towards the economic development of Sarawak. Dr Abdul Rahman also reminded the people how lucky they are to be living harmoniously with one another despite their multiracial and multi-religious background.
“We are free to practise our respective cultures, traditions and religions. That is the Sarawak we know today. We are always united and be an example to other states,” he said.
On the celebration, Dr Abdul Rahman said it was a historical one as for the first time, it was held jointly with China’s Consulate General in Kuching.
“This shows the strength of the Chinese community in coming together to celebrate the festival and sharing their cultural as well as postitive values of respecting all races,” he added.
Batu Danau assemblyman Paulus Palu Gumbang, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching Cheng Guan Zhong, Federation of Sarawak Chinese Associations president Hii Teck Yun, Limbang Walikota Sufian Mohat, Limbang Division Federation of Chinese Association president Dato Wong King Hoong and Limbang District police chief Supt Mohd Bukhori Saffai were among those present.