KUCHING: In his five years as chief minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has introduced many people-centric initiatives aimed at enhancing the people’s quality of life and easing their burdens.
Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said these initiatives included providing treated water and electricity supplies as well as roads in rural areas.
“Apart from accelerating development in the rural areas, Abang Johari has also fought for the rights and interests of the state as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Federal Constitution and strengthened the state’s economic and financial position,” he said in a Facebook post on Thursday (Jan 13) in conjunction with Abang Johari’s fifth anniversary as chief minister.
The Sebuyau assemblyman pointed out that through his own leadership model with the strong support of leaders from parties under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), Abang Johari had shown determination and courage to create a benchmark of work culture and service which would bring Sarawak to a level expected by the people.
“Success after success has been created since he took over the reins of the state’s administration and the people are satisfied with these achievements,” he said.
Julaihi said the proof was clear through GPS’ success in securing of 76 out of 82 state seats in the recent 12th Sarawak state election.
“A clear testimonial by the people towards his leadership,” he applauded.
“On behalf of the people of Sebuyau, I would like to congratulate and express our appreciation to Abang Johari for the achievements thus far. May God grant him good health to continue leading Sarawak with excellence and success,” he said.
