The Borneo Post

Roland undaunted by heavy task ahead

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KUCHING: Assistant Minister of Native Land Developmen­t Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn is aware that the task handed to him is challengin­g

Resolving native customary r i ght ( NRC) l a nd issues especial ly on ownership and boundaries is complicate­d and challengin­g.

However, Roland is not daunted by his responsibi­lities.

He said he is committed to help both the state and the rightful owners to reap benefits from the NCR land developmen­t.

“We are all aware that land is a highly sensitive and very dear issue to the Dayak people and so I foresee that my portfolio will be very challengin­g as my task specifical­ly involve NCR land developmen­t.

“There are more things to do now as the NCR l and developmen­t wi l l cover a l l areas and may involve not just the natives, but also the nonnative,” he told The Borneo Post yesterday.

Sagah, who was formerly Assistant Minister of Public Utilities ( Water Supply), said he might also have to deal with a lot of legal matters.

However, he said he was still uncertain about his actual task adding that he would only be briefed on June 8.

“B u t n o rma l l y, land developmen­t wi l l involve agricultur­e.

“Anyway, I look forwa rd to car r y out my new task and hopeful ly I wi l l be able contribute to the state on the NCR land developmen­t matter,” he said.

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Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn

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