Abang Jo unveils new Cabinet, Dr Sim made DCM
PETALING JAYA: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Dr Sim Kui Hian has been appointed as one of Sarawak’s three deputy chief ministers (DCM) in the new state Cabinet. His appointment was announced by Sarawak chief minister Abang Johari Openg who unveiled his new state Cabinet line-up today. Douglas Uggah…
PETALING JAYA: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Dr Sim Kui Hian has been appointed as one of Sarawak’s three deputy chief ministers (DCM) in the new state Cabinet.
His appointment was announced by Sarawak chief minister Abang Johari Openg who unveiled his new state Cabinet line-up today.
Douglas Uggah Embas and Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who served as DCMs in the last administration, have been reappointed to their posts.
Sim’s appointment as DCM had been expected following the party’s stellar performance in the recent Sarawak elections where it won 13 seats.
He is also Sarawak’s first Chinese DCM in 10 years. The last Chinese DCM was former SUPP president George Chan, who served from 1996 to 2011.
Sim will continue to helm the state public health, housing, and local government ministry in the new Cabinet line-up.
Today, Abang Johari announced the appointment of 10 ministers and 26 assistant ministers in the new state Cabinet. They are as follows:
Minister in the chief minister’s department: John Sikie Tayai
Assistant ministers:
Finance and new economy ministry
Natural resources and urban development ministry
Energy and environmental sustainability ministry
Infrastructure and port development ministry
International trade and investment ministry
Public health, housing, and local government ministry
Modernisation of agriculture and regional development ministry
Transport ministry
Utility and telecommunications ministry
Tourism, creative industry and performing arts ministry
Youth, sports, and entrepreneur development ministry
Women, childhood, and community well-being development ministry
Education, innovation and talent development ministry
In a press release, Abang Johari said he hopes this new state Cabinet will be committed to all 34 points pledged in the 12th state election manifesto for the next five years emphasising the socio-economic development and well-being of Sarawakians.
“It is my conviction that the new Cabinet line-up is a functional Cabinet, equipped with competent and people-driven state ministers who with integrity and transparency, are focused on delivering effective services, while maintaining a solid system.
“We will execute policies towards the digital era, sustainable development, decarbonisation and new economy to ensure economic prosperity, social inclusivity and environmental sustainability. All these, will be driven by data and innovation,” he said. — Free Malaysia Today