KUCHING: Eight members of the Yayasan Sarawak board of trustees who were appointed effective January 1 this year received their letters of appointment here Monday.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also the chairman of Yayasan Sarawak’s board of trustees handed over the appointment letters in a brief ceremony at Wisma Bapa Malaysia.
State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki who is deputy chairman of Yayasan Sarawak’s board of trustees was among the eight.
Meanwhile, the other seven members are Sarawak Financial Secretary Dato Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar; adviser in the Sarawak Premier’s Office (Education) Datuk Amar Micheal Manyin Jawong; State Education director Datuk Dr Azhar Ahmad; former Machan assemblyman Datuk Seri Gramong Juna; Sarawak Federal Secretary Ahmad Nadzri Mohd Hassan; Chief Political Secretary to the Premier Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman; and Federation of Chinese Associations of Kuching, Samarahan, and Serian Divisions president Datuk Richard Wee.
Abang Johari said their selection was based on their abilities and experience in relevant fields. They will serve a three year term until Dec 31, 2025.
Meanwhile, Manyin who spoke on behalf of the other members said the government now wants to focus on the development of education in the state.
“We are asked to work hard because as announced by the Premier, the government will focus heavily on education.
“And Yayasan Sarawak will be the main agency to represent the state in addition to being responsible for providing financial assistance,” he said.
Echoing Manyin’s views, Dr Azhar hoped that Yayasan Sarawak can continue to function as an effective and competitive body in helping to advance Sarawak towards a better future.
“Yes, the current government’s focus through Yayasan Sarawak is on the development of education from the school level to the higher education level.
“This effort is in line with making Sarawak a developed state by the year 2030,” he said.
