Fadillah urges Sarawakians to unite for state's development

Borneo Post

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Fadillah (seated, centre), flanked by Hilmy (seated, third left) and Pani, poses with other distinguished guests and event attendees in Kuching.
KUCHING (July 13): Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called on Sarawakians to remain united in both spirit and action to ensure the state's long-term development plans succeed.
He said while Sarawak has already laid out clear strategies for progress, its success ultimately depends on unity, political stability and the people's support.
'Although we already have strategic policies in place, they will only succeed if we are united in heart, united in action, and united in ensuring political stability. Everything else will follow naturally,' he said when speaking at the 'Majlis Perdana Kesenian dan Kebudayaan Peringkat Parlimen Petra Jaya 2025,' Dewan SDNU Siol Kandis here last night.
Fadillah, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) and Petra Jaya MP, said Sarawak is now regarded as one of the most advanced states in Malaysia in several key sectors.
'When it comes to hydrogen, we are ahead. Green ammonia — we're ahead. In renewable energy, we're ahead. In the digital economy, we're ahead. We are the only state with our own e-wallet platform, Sarawak Pay (now SPay Global); no other state has that.
'And when it comes to welfare assistance, there's no need to even mention it — we've done it. God willing, starting next year, tertiary education will be free for Sarawakians,' he said.
He attributed Sarawak's achievements to the commitment of its leadership and expressed hope that the state's progress would inspire other Malaysians, particularly in Peninsular Malaysia, to strive towards similar success.
Fadillah also shared that Sarawak continues to attract strong interest from foreign investors, thanks to its clear policies, business-friendly government, and the quality of its people.
Regarding the event, Fadillah said it served to celebrate Sarawak's rich cultural diversity, with a special focus on Dayak traditions in conjunction with the closing of the Gawai Dayak celebration organised by the Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Siol Branch.
He also asked representatives from the union to prepare the design and cost estimates for the installation of air-conditioning at Dewan SDNU Siol Kandis, as well as for the construction of a covered futsal court. The proposals are to be discussed with the Petra Jaya Parliamentary Service Centre before being presented next year for funding consideration.
Also present were Datuk Bandar of Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) Datuk Hilmy Othman, SDNU Siol Branch chairman Pani Igoh and other distinguished guests.