(From left) Anwar is seen in discussion with Ibrahim, Abang Johari, Fadillah, and Dr Sim. — Photo from Office of the Premier of Sarawak
KUCHING (Aug 20): Sarawak’s strategic role in regional cooperation and issues concerning its borders were among the key points of discussion at the Unity Government Leadership Consultative Council Meeting in Putrajaya yesterday.
A post on Sarawakku – the Premier’s official Facebook page – said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended the meeting with other state leaders.
Chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Kompleks Seri Perdana, the meeting brought together federal and state leaders, including Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Dato Sri Fadillah Yusof.
The meeting discussed strengthening economic strategies, ensuring policy coordination among coalition parties, and reviewing the government’s mid-term performance.
“In addition, the meeting also focused on Sarawak’s strategic role at the regional level, especially as the host of several Asean-level events, which showcase the state as an important player in international cooperation.
“The discussion also touched on issues related to Sarawak’s borders, which have great importance from the security, geopolitical, and cross-border trade perspective,” added the post.
Abang Johari, accompanied by the Sarawak delegation, arrived at Subang Airport at 12.30pm yesterday from Kuching before proceeding to the meeting venue.
Among those in the delegation were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian; Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah; Deputy Minister for Utility(Sarawak Energy and Petros) Datuk Ibrahim Baki; and chief political secretary to the Premier Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman.
Sarawakku also cited a media statement by Unity Government Leadership Consultative Council Secretariat chief Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, who said the meeting stressed the importance of tabling Cabinet decisions before the Council as a platform for joint consultation and policy coordination, while respecting the diversity of views among coalition parties.
The meeting also focused on the Mid-Term Review of the Unity Government’s achievements currently being undertaken by the Cabinet before being presented to the Council.