Political stability has brought development, progress in S'wak - Zahid

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said political stability has brought a lot of development and progress in Sarawak.

He said among them was the introduction of hydrogen technology by Premier Abang Johari Openg.

According to him, there is no other state in Malaysia that has seven technical and vocational education and training institutions (TVET) like Sarawak, teaching fields such as the Internet of Things, robotics and new technology.

“I say this not to compare Sarawak with other states, but the political stability achieved under the leadership of Abang Johari (who is) not only famous in Malaysia but also abroad,” he said at Parti Rakyat Sarawak’s pre-Gawai 2024 celebration in Sibu last night.

The rural and regional development minister said political stability is crucial to moving forward in technology.

The TVET field used to be the second or third choice for parents whose children failed academically, but Sarawak has made as the first choice for young people, said Zahid.

“This can be an example. I believe this progress is due to the good leadership of Abang Johari,” he said.

He said the Rural and Regional Development Ministry will give priority to infrastructure development in rural Sarawak.

Zahid added that he would ask the federal and state governments to repair dilapidated longhouses and those destroyed by fire or floods.

- Bernama

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