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By Shikin Louis
KUCHING, Aug 2: Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is hopeful that Sarawak’s acquisition of Bintulu Port and MASwings can be done within this year.
He said these two are among three important matters in Sarawak being overseen by the federal government which are in the process of negotiation to be returned to the State.
“There are three matters that we are currently negotiating with the Federal government to be returned to Sarawak.
“They are Bintulu Port, MASWings and the third ‘tunggu dolok’ (wait first),” he told reporters after attending the 5th anniversary of Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) dinner held at Pullman Hotel here last night.
Earlier in his speech, Abang Johari stated that within the next three to six months, the public would witness Sarawak taking over several matters from the Federal government.
“Tbese matters would complement our economic system and when our economy is strong, it would be able to elevate the status of Sarawak,” he added.
Among those present were Deputy Premier Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian; Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar; Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah; Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai; Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs and Ukas) Datuk Abdullah Saidol; Deputy Sarawak Secretary (Economic and Development Planning) Datu Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel; Deputy Sarawak Secretary (Operations) Datu Hii Chang Kee; Deputy Minister of Transport (Aviation and Road) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil; UKAS director Samuel Simon and Ukas Special Administrative Officer Datu Takun@Takon Sunggah. — DayakDaily
