Dr Sim: Next five years are crucial in deternining Sarawak's development direction

SIMANGGANG, june 4 2026: Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian has stressed that the next five years are extremely crucial in determining the direction of Sarawak's development, including efforts to empower infrastructure, people's welfare, and education.

 

Caption: SUPP president Dr Sim Kui Hian (second from left, front row) shouting "Sa'ati" at the 67th anniversary celebration of the party.

He said the Sarawak government at present is not only working to empower infrastructure within this state but is also channeling various welfare assistances, including providing free education for the people at state-owned universities.

“Therefore, I hope all the people realise how important the future of this state is, because it is not merely a matter of politics but determines the continuity of the development agenda and the future of Sarawak,” he said at the flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 67th anniversary of the Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) here today.

 

Dr Sim, who is also SUPP president, called upon all people to continue strengthening their commitment and spirit of togetherness in efforts to develop the state for the sake of future generations.

He said that Sarawak is currently on an important track toward achieving developed state status by the year 2030, consequently requiring the solid support of all parties to ensure the success of the development agenda.

According to him, the people should not merely reminisce about the state's development history over the past six decades, but instead must collectively renew their resolve and determination to ensure the continuity of Sarawak's progress.

“We should not just act to appreciate the history of past leadership and its contributions to the development of this state, but instead renew our commitment to the struggle for the people.

“This renewal is in line with our efforts to bring all the people together to help build the Sarawak nation-state after more than six decades in Malaysia, and subsequently build a solid foundation toward achieving developed state status by 2030,” he said.

 

Meanwhile, SUPP Simanggang branch chairman Francis Harden, in his speech, said he has proposed for the appointments of three community leaders for the Malay community in the Simanggang constituency.

 

He said the appointments are expected to further strengthen the administration and leadership system at the grassroots level.

Francis, who is also Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development and Simanggang Assemblyman, stated that the proposal involves the appointments of one Pemanca and two Penghulus to represent the Malay community in the area.

He added the step is crucial to ensuring that local community affairs can be coordinated more effectively, besides strengthening the relationship between the people and the government.

“For your information, the Simanggang constituency currently only has 11 village leaders for the Malay community from Kampung Muhibbah, Rancangan Perumahan Rakyat (RPR), Taman Harmoni, Taman Sri Jaya, and Taman Desa Indah.

“However, due to the absence of a Pemanca and Penghulu for the Malay community in Simanggang, I have already applied for the appointment of these community leaders, which is expected to be approved soon,” he said.