Congratulations to Federal Government's new deputy ministers from Sarawak

The recent Federal Government’s Cabinet reshuffle had captured Malaysia’s news headlines and our media friends had seek my comments on this matter which is of public’s interest. I had expressed hope for the smooth cooperation with Sarawak’s newly appointed federal deputy ministers namely YB Mordi Bimol and YB Chief Choon Man. YB Mordi, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Mas Gading in Bau had replaced the former Federal Deputy Youth and Sports Minister, YB Adam Adli while YB Chiew the MP for Miri is now the new Deputy Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture. 

I have congratulated both MPs on their recent appointments and had expressed hope for them to play active role in advancing sports and tourism development in Sarawak following the recent Federal Cabinet reshuffle. I have also urged them to prioritise initiatives for Sarawak and we must take note that both of them are new to federal roles and will need time to adjust, and when they do, he said their responsibility is not only for Sarawak but for the whole of Malaysia.

I have also mentioned it will not be easy, especially for newcomers. We hope they will continue to give priority to sports and tourism development in Sarawak. I have praised the outgoing Youth and Sports Minister, YB Hannah Yeoh for her support in organising the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) and in the preparation for the 2027 Southeast Asia (SEA) Games which Sarawak will co-host with three other states.

“I will miss her, as she has been instrumental in assisting us. Our hope is that the new minister will continue what has been set in motion. Of course, there may be new policies, but the plans already approved by the federal Cabinet for SEA Games 2027 will be continued. We have plans to pay a courtesy call to the new Federal Youth and Sports Minister, YB Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari soon. Even though he is very young but we have the confidence in building a productive working relationship. Most importantly the continuity and cooperation between federal and state levels must prevail because these are keys to keeping major sporting and tourism projects on track.