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| aib (seated centre) is seen with the state’s elected representatives
during the opening of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting
yesterday. The Head of State is flanked by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi
Tan Sri Adenan Satem (left) and DUN Speaker Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang
Nassar. |
According to him, transformation of rural
areas is the main core of the RMK11 plan and it is because the vast rural areas
in the State still needs more attention from the government in order to catch
up with the urban development.
“The State government has set up one new
division and nine new districts in
effort to enhance the government service delivery system, especially for the
rural areas.
“This effort would accelerate the
administration systems in the division and district areas, thus enhancing the
living standards of the people in the rural areas,” said Taib.
He said this in his opening speech during
the 18th State Legislative Assembly seating held at State Legislative Assembly
building, Petra Jaya, yesterday.
He added this effort would also certainly
accelerate the socio-economic development, particularly in creating business
opportunities and jobs for people.
On another matter, Taib also pointed that
the relationship between the State and federal government was crucial in effort
to develop the State.
He said that the State government still
needed a specific attention from the federal government especially in providing
the allocation for basic infrastructure development such as road, water and
electricity supply, health facilities and also education.
“I believe that the relationship and close
cooperation that exists will ease the effort of both sides to talk mainly about
the need of development in the State,” he said.
He also noted that with the great support
and mandate given by the people during the last State election would enable the
State government to discuss with the federal government more effectively in
order to balance the level of development between Sarawak and Peninsula
Malaysia.
Meanwhile, the Head of State also called on
levels of society, regardless of political
affiliation to unite and work together in ensuring the continuous development
and prosperity of the State.
He said that all parties should take the
responsibility in ensuring the continuous political stability in the State.
“This is important so that the government
can administer and implement the policy smoothly to drive and accelerate the
State development,” said Taib in the same speech.
He also reminded that there was still more
things to be done in order to bring Sarawak towards a higher development level.
Taib also noted that he was thankful that
the State is always in a peaceful and harmonious environment as the people were
united regardless race, religion and tradition.
The unity and harmony today, he said, was
the result of the spirit of tolerance and mutual trust among the people of
various races.
“I am sure that many Sarawakians will
reject any form of extremism which could split the unity of our society.
“The strong unity among various races in
the State is the main pillar of strength for Sarawak,” he said, adding it
represented the uniqueness of the State and also a good example of the
1Malaysia concept.
He also called for all walks of life to
preserve the unity in the State, urging the younger generation to apply the
unity in diversity culture in their daily activities.
Sarawak Tribune
Date Posted : Thursday 09-Jun-2016
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