LIMBANG: The Sarawak government always takes into account the voices and aspirations of Sarawakians to ensure that their living standard is further improved.

In stating this, State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said every leader and elected state representative has a responsibility to take care of the people’s needs as they were in their position because of people’s support.

“Thus, the government will always provide assistance to the people and try to fulfil their aspirations so that their quality of life could be further improved,” he said at the appreciation dinner for the recent ‘Makan Malam Perdana’ organised by the Limbang Kedayan Association (PKL) at Dewan Patiambun here on Monday night.

Among those attending the dinner were Assistant Minister of Agriculture Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail, Batu Danau assemblyman Paulus Palu Gumbang, Limbang District Council (MDL) walikota and PKL deputy chairman Cr Sufian Mohat, Penghulu Abu Tinggal, Patiambun village chief Ahmad @ Naim Mail and PKL exco members.

Asfia pointed out that the people in Sarawak are very fortunate as the state has reserves and resources to bring about sustainable development.

At the function, Asfia announced a government grant of RM10,000 and donated a buffalo for the forthcoming Hari Raya Aidil Adha.

Earlier, Dr Abdul Rahman said the Makan Tahun Perdana was a good programme to promote and nurture the Kedayan culture besides showcasing harmony in the community.

He disclosed that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg had approved a two-acre plot of land for the construction of PKL office.

“The site and location have been identified near the Limbang Division New Mosque, and once built and completed it will provide convenience to PKL members,” he said.

Dr Abdul Rahman also advised the Kedayan community to nurture cordial relations and solidarity in their quest to achieve greater success in the future.