Taib pledges to make state more prosperous

Taib pledges to make state more prosperous

Posted on December 25, 2012, Tuesday

KUCHING: Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud will continue to scout for suitable technologies to propel the state to be the most prosperous in the nation by 2030.

He also said the reason behind his continuous effort in exploring new technologies and expertise in other countries was to identify sources of trainers and lecturers to help Sarawak to cope up with increasing demand for skilled manpower in the future.

“The future is very challenging and full of competition for innovation, requiring manpower with technical skills and techno-logical knowledge to increase productivity, efficiency and to prosper the people as well as to expand the volume of economy,” he said in his Christmas message.

The message was read by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang which was aired over RTM Sarawak last night.

Taib also said he was very thankful for the people’s strong support towards Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) leveraging on the state’s vast potential for sustainable cheap source of renewable energy mainly from hydro electric dams.

He pointed out SCORE had attracted many multinational corporations to invest here and also generate many job opportunities of various levels of skills and proficiencies.

He also mentioned that many universities and institutions of higher learning were established to teach courses designed to meet Sarawak’s future manpower needs.

On another matter, Taib called on Sarawakians to strive together and move forward with dedication in support of Barisan Nasional (BN) in order to develop Sarawak in continued peace, stability, racial harmony, prosperity and progress.

“Our State Barisan Nasional government is fully committed to working together with the people in transforming the rakyat (people) towards achieving higher income economy by the year 2020,” said Taib, also state BN chairman.

Taib also said the Sarawak State BN government enjoyed very good relationship with Federal government, and he was thankful for its kind assistance to various religious organisations by giving financial aid to churches, chapels and other premises of worship.

“I wish to thank Yang Amar Berhormat Datuk Patinggi Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak our beloved Prime Minister for providing financial grants to mission schools and Chinese schools throughout Sarawak,” he said.