Lawas district is first off the block towards transformation
LAWAS: Lawas district is first off the block in adopting the transformation programme towards 2030 Developed State with strategic development plans and initiatives.
Limbang Resident Datuk Maria Hasman revealed that Lawas structural plan and development blueprint included rural development , performance and service delivery and other components.
The plan also aimed to take full advantage of Lawas’ strategic location bordering Sabah, Labuan, Brunei and Kalimantan and it’s strengths in resources and economic activities.
He said this during a briefing by Land and Survey Department and state planning unit on Lawas structural plan revision and Lawas Town plan before Second Minister of Resource Planning and Environment Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and local leaders at Hotel Seri Malaysia here on Friday.
“Lawas has met all the requirements of transformation under the three state committees of transformation and the emphasis is on economic development, “said Maria who is also the divisional development committee chairman.
The briefing was conducted by the Land and Survey Department director Datuk Sajeli Kipli, adviser to SPA Datu Abang Kassim Abang Zawawi on the proposed components of the blue print for Lawas.
Also attending the briefing were Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Datuk Henry Sum, Lawas District officer Hussaini Hakim and community leaders.
Awang Tengah said Lawas was taking a holistic approach in moving forward to realise her potential in tandem with the state transformation agenda.