KUCHING, Jan 13: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg brings a new dimension of leadership to Sarawak.
This is the view of Dato Isaac Lugun, Group Managing Director, Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd (CMS) who expressed it in his congratulatory message in conjunction with Abang Johari’s 4th Anniversary as Chief Minister of Sarawak.
Apart from Isaac, other prominent businessman, top government officials and NGO leaders of Sarawak also took the opportunity to extend their best wishes to Abang Johari while at the same time, expressed their view of Sarawak’s Sixth Chief Minister.
Dato Isaac Lugun, Group Managing Director, Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd (CMS)
“YAB Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Johari bin Tun Datuk Haji Openg is bringing a new dimension of leadership to the State of Sarawak.
“He has been bold in the decisions he made and has proven his sceptics wrong on many counts. This includes his emphasis on the digital economy where the Covid-19 pandemic has proven him right, his pursuit of State tax on petroleum products which has led to a windfall for our State coffers, his choice of hydrogen as alternative fuel which is now being embraced as the clean energy alternative across the world and his promotion of the LRT transport system which has now evolved into the novel ART transport system, tram on wheels, just to name a few.
“At CMS, we admire his mantle of bold and forward thinking leadership, the leadership values that we are espousing as a company.”
Rural Water Department Director, Chang Kuet Shian
“Leading Sarawak as Chief Minister of Sarawak for the 4th year, congratulations to YAB Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari for successfully implementing Creative and Innovation Financial and Digital Development Strategies focusing on rakyat; paving Sarawak strategically towards high income and developed State by 2030.
“YAB Datuk Patinggi’s aspiration on Sarawak Water Grid through digital platform management is a game changer towards realizing 100% water supply coverage in Sarawak. Syabas dan Tahniah YAB Datuk Patinggi.”
Zaid Zaini, CEO and Managing Director of Sacofa San Bhd
“Congratulations to our Right Honourable YAB Datuk Patinggi Abang Jo on celebrating your 4th Anniversary as Chief Minister of Sarawak.
“With your prescient guidance and unyielding leadership, we look forward to many more years of prosperity and success.”
Mazli Mustaffa, CEO of Sarawak Metro
“As our Chief Minister celebrates his 4th anniversary in office, we look forward to greater progress for Sarawak, and towards realising Sarawak’s aspiration of becoming an advanced State by 2030 under his leadership.
“Sarawak Metro is proud to be part of this development agenda especially in modernising the public transportation system.
“Congratulations to Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg!”
Richard Wee, Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations president
“Our YAB is a visionary with a heart and passion for Sarawak, a true Anak Sarawak who loves Sarawak with the well being of the people of Sarawak in his heart.
“Since becoming the Chirf Minister, he has embarked on various ambitious plans to take Sarawak forward as he has always felt that Sarawak has been lagging behind the other states.
“His plans for increasing the revenue for Sarawak, major infrastructural projects including roads, bridges, rural electrification and water supply to cover the state, sustainable industries and the digital economy and many more are all planned to leapfrog Sarawak into the forefront of the economy in Malaysia and achieving high income society for all Sarawakians.
“YAB has also been a Chief Minister for all races in Sarawak reflecting the traditions and cultural heritage of Sarawak. Apart from providing assistance to the Chinese community, YAB has also provided the same assistance to the other races, namely the Malays, Dayaks, Melanau, Orang Ulu etc.
“All these have shown that this is the Sarawak that YAB would like it to be and this will the policy under YAB’s way forward for Sarawak. With all that in place, we are now the envy of all the other states in Malaysia and making all of us proud of being Sarawakians.”
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple committee president Shankar and owner of King’s Curry Shankar Ram Asnani
“For the past four years in office, our Right Honourable Chief Minister Abang Jo has done so much for the people of Sarawak. Under his charge, Sarawak fought and won the Federal Government over Sarawak’s oil and gas rights under MA63 (the Malaysia Agreement 1963). Sarawak stands to make billions over the years.
“It is important to observe that our Chief Minister has substantial plans to turn Sarawak’s economy into a bustling and vibrant economy in Borneo and this is very important especially with the Indonesian capital moving to Borneo.
“Imagine the vast opportunities our people will have! If you love our country, Sarawak, give our Chief Minister a strong and firm mandate to continue. My best wishes to him.”
Chairman of South Kuching City Hall Dato Wee Hong seng
“CM has worked tirelessly since he assumed office and is most receptive to fresh ideas, always with the best interests of the rakyat uppermost in his mind.
“I wish to take this opportunity to wish YAB continued good health to lead Sarawak to greater heights.”
Dato William Wei, Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) advisor
“YAB Abang Jo is a trustworthy and capable leader as he delivers what he promises. He leads Sarawakians proudly into a very challenging world ensuring that Sarawak is marching forwards with head held high. Together with other leaders, he ensures that all the benefits and interests are distributed fairly.
“He works his talk. I salute him.”
Jonathan Chai, president of Association of Boards of Management of Aided Chinese Primary Schools in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division
“He is a chief minister for all Sarawakians irrespective of race and religion.
“The setting up of UNIFOR (Unit for Other Religions) and the Special Unit for Chinese Schools are just some of the noble examples of moderation approach in his administration.
“Most importantly, his financial acumen has enabled him to enlarge the income of the state by expanding its revenue base.”— DayakDaily
