KUCHING: Professionals seeking to migrate to Sarawak should perhaps meet certain conditions before they do so.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof who floated the idea said with the state’s progress, political stability, economic growth and racial harmony many, particularly business professionals, want to migrate to Sarawak.
“It has come to this point and maybe the state could look into requirements for those who want to migrate to Sarawak.
“When we (Sarawak) have (our) own bank, I would like to suggest to the Premier (Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg) that for those who wish to migrate to the state, among the requirements should be to either deposit a minimum of RM2 million into our (state) bank or acquire property valued at no less than RM1.5 million.
“At least this can generate more income to our state and those interested to migrate can get permanent resident (PR) status in the state,” he said during the Satok Constituency Aidilfitri Gathering at the Haji Kamaruddin Hall, Kampung Segedup here today (Apr 27).
“The money will then be put into a fixed deposit and so on. That will increase our state’s funds and we will definitely have good quality people coming in and help develop the state.
“God willing, Sarawak will develop faster and our economy too will develop further. Investors who come can invest in the state to develop Sarawak together.”
Later, when speaking to reporters, Fadillah who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, clarified that the National World Water Day Celebration to be held at Kuching Waterfront on Sunday (Apr 27) has no association with water festivals like the famous Songkran Festival in Thailand.
Instead, he said the celebration held in Sarawak proves that the state is far ahead in water management to ensure its sustainability.
“The celebration tomorrow (Sunday) has nothing to do with the Songkran Festival,” he said in response to claims circulating on social media that the celebration would involve a water festival resembling the Songkran Festival.
Later, Fadillah also officiated at the launching of the new Kampung Segedup Library.
Among those present was Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki.
