SIBU – Around 70% of federal projects can be managed by the Sarawak government itself without referring to the federal government.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s address last Wednesday allowing the implementation of any project under the cost of RM50 million to be decided almost fully by the Sabah and Sarawak governments.
According to him, projects within the cost range, including schools, clinics, fire stations, and other rural projects can be implemented by the Sarawak Public Works Department.
The decision is very meaningful to Sarawak in its efforts to speed up development especially in the rural areas, he said.
“What’s important is GPS’ (Gabungan Parti Sarawak) role in forming the unity government is recognised,” he said during his speech at the 2023 GPS Malam Mesra event at Kelab Melayu Kg Nyabor Hall here tonight. – Bernama, January 6, 2023
