KUCHING, Feb 7: Sarawak has been proposed to host an important ASEAN meeting next year.
According to a TVS news report today, Ambassador Fenny Nuli, director of the Sarawak Regional Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that the matter was disclosed to Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today.
“Among them are plans for Sarawak to host one of the important ASEAN meetings next year and also a courtesy visit by foreign ambassadors in Sarawak as well as various plans that have been discussed and refined with the relevant officials in the State government,” she was quoted as saying.
Fenny said this when met by the media after paying a courtesy call on the Premier at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here today.
Meanwhile, as per a news report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), Fenny noted that the purpose of her first courtesy visit to the Premier following her appointment as director was to obtain approval for the plans that were being implemented.
She suggested that the Foreign Ministry Sarawak Regional Office take on a more active role during her tenure as director, in line with the Sarawak government’s development and achievements. — DayakDaily
