KUCHING: The government must take on the wheel to manage the nation in facing the Covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis.
Senior Minister (Works) Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said those who dwell on politics should stop the routine at this moment.
“This is a time for us to work and deliberate on how to handle the crises faced by the nation in terms of health, economy and livelihood.
“This is more important (than politics) and necessary for the betterment of the community,” he said when speaking at a Merdeka@Komuniti programme held at Taman Sukma here on Saturday.
Yusof (centre) waving the ‘Jalur Gemilang’ with (from left) Lorong Piala 3 community leader Razuan Jili; Sharifah Hasidah; Sarawak Information Department director Suwadi Guliling; and Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) deputy director (Community Services Department) Rudzaimeir Malek at the Merdeka@Komuniti Programme. Photo: Ghazali Bujang 
Fadillah (front row, second right) poses with the local residents at the event. Also seen (front row, from left) are Rudzaimeir Malek; Suwadi Guliling and Sharifah Hasidah. Photo: Ghazali Bujang
The Petra Jaya MP added that the pandemic has driven the government to focus on solutions for the crises such as the implementation of recovery movement control order (RMCO).
He urged the public to continue adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the government to curb the spread of the virus.
FOR THE ALBUM… Fadillah (seated right) and Sharifah Hasidah (on his right) with the local residents in a group photo in front of Lorong Piala 3, Taman Sukma in Kuching. Photo: Ghazali Bujang 
PATRIOTIC… Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) Taman Sukma branch members; Dayang Tetty Erma Abang Zainoren, 41 (left), Lidyawati Abdul Wahab, 36 (centre) and Nuru Ainie Adenan, 32, wave the ‘Jalur Gemilang’ at the event. Photo: Ghazali Bujang
Meanwhile, Law, State-Federal Relations and Project Monitoring Assistant Minister Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali reminded Sarawakians to embrace the new norm in their livelihood.
“Firstly, I believe Sarawakians must be more open-minded in adapting to the ‘new normal’.
“Secondly, as physical interaction is now limited, they must embrace digitalisation and get used to digital economy.
“Thirdly, they must continue to care for the environment as we move towards modernisation. What’s important is that we nurture the spirit of teamwork and unity in the community in order to develop Sarawak,” she said at the event.
She also advised members of the public to support anything that is equivalent to good deeds.
“What’s lacking, we must improve. This is how we work. As long as we stay united, we will be able to develop the state,” she added.
