Jamilah to fulfil Adenan’s wish to make a difference in Tanjong Datu
KUCHING: BN Tanjong Datu candidate Datin Patinggi Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu has made it her life’s mission to fulfil the wish of the late Tanjong Datu assemblyman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem (Tok Nan) to make a difference in the constituency.
In the BN manifesto for the Tanjong Datu by-election, Jamilah has pledged that if she is chosen as assemblywoman for the constituency, she would continue and make good Adenan’s promise for the area.
“I hope you will grant me the chance of becoming your Dewan Undangan Negeri (State Legislative Assembly) representative because I have decided to make it my life’s mission to fulfil Tok Nan’s dreams and aspirations,” she said in Page 4 of the manifesto entitled ‘Together we will carry on Tok Nan’s Legacy’ unveiled by state BN last Saturday.
Being Adenan’s wife and always on the ground to accompany Adenan when the latter was visiting the area, Jamilah said her late husband “was a leader who went out of his way to show he truly cared for the people of Tanjong Datu.
“He enjoyed spending many moments just mingling with the people in this constituency and he had high hopes and aspirations for this place.
“Tok Nan often said that if you want to see poor people, then go to the rural areas. As a leader, what he wanted to achieve first and foremost was to eradicate poverty and increase the income of the people in the rural areas.”
Jamilah said Adenan was always grateful for the God-given resources - rich agricultural land, pristine forests and national parks, lovely coastal areas and beaches - that this constituency has been blessed with.
“He knew that these resources will help bring prosperity to the people. And he made that happen, as can be seen from the improved livelihood of the communities in this constituency.”
Acknowledging the great works of Adenan in Tanjong Datu, Jamilah knows it is not easy to fill Adenan’s shoes.
“Tok Nan has laid a strong foundation in Tanjong Datu. It will not be easy to step into his shoes. But he has taught and shown me by his example, that a leader who cares, who is committed to serve, and who passionately believes in the potentials of the people will make a difference in their lives.”
Jamilah agreed with Adenan’s fair policy of making no distinction between different ethnic groups and would continue that legacy.
“Tok Nan cared deeply for all the people of Tanjong Datu regardless of their race, culture, traditions and belief. I will continue to do the same for the people of Tanjong Datu,” said Jamilah.