Wong (centre) at the press conference with (from left) Engkilili assemblyman Johnical Rayong, Dr Jerip, Opar assemblyman Datuk Ranum Mina and Dudong assemblyman Datuk Tiong Thai King.
KUCHING: United People’s Party (UPP) is holding an extraordinary delegates’ conference at 11am today at KTS Garden.
Its president Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh said the meeting is to update members on the latest political development in the state and the party’s achievements.
“The meeting is to update our delegates on what we have been doing as well as the latest achievements and development. It is also to inform members of the agenda forward,” said Wong.
He said party members need to be briefed on the development agenda of Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg for the state.
“We need to rally our members to get ready to give full support to the new agenda formulated by the chief minister. We will call on all our members to give support to the chief minister and his vision which will lead the state to make a quantum leap into digital economy. The vision will bring Sarawak into a new phase of development,” said Wong who is the Minister of International Trade and E-Commerce and Second Finance Minister at a press conference at his office at Bangunan Baitulmakmur here yesterday.
He said some minor amendments would be made to the party constitution during the meeting to tie up loose ends.
“We will take the opportunity to introduce to our member the new portfolio assumed by deputy president Datuk Dr Jerip Susil who has been appointed the Assistant Minister of Transportation,” said Wong.
Wong said it is an important portfolio and a heavy responsibility for Dr Jerip.
Meanwhile, Dr Jerip said members will also be briefed on the new appointment of Wong as the new International Trade and E-Commerce Minister.
“Apart from thanking our chief minister, we would take the opportunity to pledge our full support to him.
“We want to thank the chief minister for his confidence and trust in the party.
“We will also be giving full support to our president (Wong) in his new duty as the International Trade and E-Commerce Minister,” said Dr Jerip.