Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian said that Sarawak is currently on an important track toward achieving developed state status by the year 2030, consequently requiring the solid support of all parties to ensure the success of the development agenda.

According to him, the people should not merely reminisce about the state's development history over the past six decades, but instead must collectively renew their resolve and determination to ensure the continuity of Sarawak's progress.

“We should not just act to appreciate the history of past leadership and its contributions to the development of this state, but instead renew our commitment to the struggle for the people.

“This renewal is in line with our efforts to bring all the people together to help build the Sarawak nation-state after more than six decades in Malaysia, and subsequently build a solid foundation toward achieving developed state status by 2030,” he said.

He said this while speaking to officiate the 67th Anniversary Celebration of SUPP Simanggang Branch and the Flag Raising Ceremony here on Thursday.

In the meantime, he also emphasised that the next five years are extremely crucial in determining the direction of Sarawak's development, including efforts to empower infrastructure, people's welfare, and education.

“The Sarawak Government at present is not only working to empower infrastructure within this state but is also channeling various welfare assistances, including providing free education for the people at state-owned universities.

“Therefore, I hope all the people realise how important the future of this state is, because it is not merely a matter of politics but determines the continuity of the development agenda and the future of Sarawak,” he said.

Also present were Sarawak Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development and Simanggang Assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, alongside the Political Secretary to the Premier of Sarawak Kho Teck Wan. — UKASnews

Translator: Ryan Lim