MARUDI: Sarawak has a unique political system which has enabled the state to develop at a fast pace over the past few decades.
ALL EARS: Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Environment Datuk Fadillah Yusof (second right) briefs Taib on the K-Masjid project while (from left) Puan Sri Ragad Kurdi Taib, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Jacob Dungau Sagan and Assistant Minister for Water Supply Sylvester Entri Muran, who is also the Marudi incumbent (right) look on.
OFFICIAL STAMP: Taib launches Darussalam Mosque of Marudi, watched, by among others, Jabu (right) and Sylvester (second right).
It has also enabled the government to plan up to 20 years ahead.
Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, who said this, thus advised Sarawakians not to sacrifice this proven system for empty promises made by the opposition.
Officiating at the RM3.32 million Masjid Darussalam Marudi here yesterday, Taib told those present that the rakyat must understand that the government could not afford to do what is beyond its means.
This includes giving large subsidies to the people, as proposed by the opposition.
“The opposition can only talk and suggest this and that. The thing is they have not proven themselves, unlike the present government,” Taib said.
He cautioned that the state would go bankrupt if it blindly meets all the rakyat’s demands just to be popular.
This scenario is possible because it is on the verge of happening in developed countries such as Greece, Spain, Portugal and Ireland.
“It can be said that all European countries can’t follow what the state and federal Barisan Nasional (BN) are doing.
“We are very prudent and strict with our administration…without giving in too much to the people’s demands.
“In fact, Sarawak can plan 20 years ahead of its development.”
Among those present were his wife Puan Sri Ragad Kurdi Taib, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Jacob Dungau Sagan, Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman, and Assistant Minister for Water Supply Sylvester Entri Muran, who is also the Marudi incumbent.
Taib added that the state could even implement the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) and aspires to become a high income state by 2030.
As such, he urged Sarawakians to reject the Opposition and continue to rally behind the BN during the 10th state election.
“Reject the politics of instigation and disunity. Pakatan Rakyat (PR) and Parti Keadilan Rakyat are already in disarray and fighting among themselves now for seats. What type of government can they promise the people?”
On the Darussalam Mosque of Marudi, Taib advised Muslims to use it as a symbol to enhance greater racial and religious harmony not only among themselves but with the other races.
At the function, he announced a grant of RM500,000 for the mosque.
The gathering also witnessed the launching of the K-Masjid project — a community project implemented by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The mosque, which was built in 2007, can accommodate 1,200 Muslims at any one time.
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