KUCHING: The state government has given its assurance that it will fulfil the 34 initiatives promised by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in its manifesto during the 12th State Election.

Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that these include looking after the welfare of the people and developing the urban as well as rural areas to so that the state could become a developed region in eight years.

“Here I express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for the support given by the people in the last state election.

“Through the election, the people of Sarawak have placed their trust in me as the leader of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to continue to lead the state government.

“Winning 76 out of 82 seats is a clear signal and a huge mandate to the GPS government to ensure Sarawak is well-governed and the development programme runs smoothly so that the vision to make Sarawak a developed state with high income can be realised by 2030,” he said.

Abang Johari, who is also the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman said this in his special Hari Raya Aidilfitri address.

He also said that the GPS government has proven that Sarawakians themselves can manage the state well, especially in facing the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The state government has tackled the spread of COVID-19 quite well and implemented the vaccination programme that has effectively covered both adults and children.

“Due to a comprehensive vaccination programme, the spread of COVID-19 in Sarawak can be well controlled compared to other areas,” he said.

In addition, the Premier said that the GPS government has proven to be able to assist in times of pandemic to ease the financial burden of the people.

“This can be seen where Sarawak is the only state that has provided large assistance amounting to RM5 billion for its people,” said Abang Johari.