PUTRAJAYA: Sarawak’s growing strategic role at the regional level, particularly as host of several ASEAN-level events, was highlighted during the unity government leadership consultative council meeting at Kompleks Seri Perdana here on Tuesday.
The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, also deliberated on issues concerning Sarawak’s borders, which hold significant importance in terms of security, geopolitics, and cross-border trade.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg led the state delegation to the meeting, arriving in Putrajaya from Kuching.
Accompanying him were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, and Chief Political Secretay to the Premier Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman.
The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Ministers, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Beyond Sarawak’s strategic importance, discussions focused on reviewing the unity government’s current achievements and ensuring that Cabinet decisions are brought before the consultative council as a platform for policy coordination, while respecting the diverse perspectives of coalition partners.
Unity government leadership consultative council secretariat, Chief Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, said the meeting also centred on the Mid-Term Review of the unity government’s performance, which is being finalised at Cabinet level before presentation to the council.
“The meeting unanimously agreed to assess the government’s performance, take into account constructive feedback, and give particular attention to strengthening the national economy and programmes for the wellbeing of the people,” he said.
The meeting further reaffirmed the importance of strengthening the economy to enhance competitiveness and spur growth, while ensuring that the wellbeing agenda continues to remain at the core of the unity government’s administration.
