The first 100 days of Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg in office have been characterised by his ''humble'' style that has brought out about a huge impact on the development of the state, said a socio political analyst.
Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi of the University of Malaya''s Malay Studies Socio-Cultural Academy Department said Abang Johari did not hesitate in the initial stage to honour the legacy of the former chief minister, the late Tan Sri Adenan Satem, which was still entrenched in the minds of the people of Sarawak.
Abang Johari, who is the youngest son of Sarawak''s first Head of State Tun Abang Openg Abang Sapiee was appointed as the sixth chief minister on January 13 following the demise of Adenan on January 11.
"During that period (first 100 days), Abang Johari succeeded in establishing his own distinctive political style.
"Adenan was known as a leader who brought about political ethno nationalism that emphasised on Sarawak''s rights, pluralism, fight for Sarawak''s royalty, Sarawak state education policy, review of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 while Abang Johari brings about political diplomacy with Putrajaya and addresses these issues by being more Putrajaya friendly but the goals remain the same," he said here today.
He said based on Abang Johari''s first 100 days in office, political transformation was clearly his brand of politics, which could be seen when the chief minister tried to implement a thorough transformation of the state of Sarawak.
According to Awang Azman, the setting up of the Sarawak Development Bank, the acquisition of the Bakun Hydroelectric Dam from the federal government, digital economic policy, plans to build electric trains and a methanol plant in Kidurong, Bintulu were the original ideas of Abang Johari as chief minister, which would leave a legacy in politics and his administration.
"The impact is more comprehensive and will provide (economic) spin-offs to the people," he said, adding that the review of the state housing policy showed that Abang Johari saw its relevance in the context of the current socio-economic and political situation.
"In addition, Abang Johari''s clean image, high integrity and being easily approached by the people help to boost his image as the best choice to replace Adenan," he said.
He was confident that in the near future, Abang Johari would make a cabinet reshuffle that is in accordance to the political transformation policies being executed by him.
"The conclusion is that political diplomacy and political transformation are the keywords of the new Sarawak Chief Minister (Abang Johari).
"It is evident that Abang Johari's leadership is moving towards the state attaining a high income economy by 2030, added Awang Azman.
Another local political analyst Datuk Peter Minos described Abang Johari as a chief minister who is competent and that Sarawak was safe under his leadership.
Minos, who is Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) former deputy publicity chief, also said Abang Johari was a very progressive and proactive leader on many matters.
--BERNAMA
Bernama
Sat Apr 22 2017
He was appointed as the sixth chief minister on January 13.
Kes saman Ahmad Zahid terhadap Muhyiddin selesai secara baik
Kes saman yang difailkan Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi terhadap bekas Perdana Menteri Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, selesai secara baik di Mahkamah Tinggi hari ini.
AWANI Borneo [26/04/2024] - Permintaan terkahir Joanna | Cakna kepentingan pertahanan | Jangan takut ugutan
Laporan berita padat dan ringkas dari Borneo bersama Nickyson Nyambar;
#AWANIBorneo 26 April 2024
Suami mendiang Joanna dedah hasrat isteri untuk Gawai ini
Sarawak berpotensi jadi pemain industri pertahanan negara
Jangan berdiam, Armizan minta pemilik syarikat minyak lapor jika terima ugutan
#AWANInews
#AWANIBorneo 26 April 2024
Suami mendiang Joanna dedah hasrat isteri untuk Gawai ini
Sarawak berpotensi jadi pemain industri pertahanan negara
Jangan berdiam, Armizan minta pemilik syarikat minyak lapor jika terima ugutan
#AWANInews
Gelombang haba bawa derita baharu, risiko penyakit ke Gaza
Peningkatan suhu melampau luar jangka di seluruh Gaza menambah derita yang dihadapi warga Palestin setiap hari di semenanjung itu.
Tarikh akhir pengemukaan Borang E dan CP8D dilanjutkan hingga 31 Mei
Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) hari ini memaklumkan tarikh akhir pengemukaan Borang E dan C.P.8D dilanjutkan hingga 31 Mei ini.
Freedom Flotilla to Gaza: AS terus beri tekanan kepada Turki
AS yang merupakan rakan sekutu Israel dilaporkan terus memberi tekanan yang hebat kepada Turki untuk tidak memberi kebenaran pelayaran misi Break The Siege Freedom Flotilla to Gaza.
Rumah terbuka himpunkan penduduk pelbagai kaum Kinabatangan
Sekitar 3,000 pengunjung daripada pelbagai kaum dan agama menghadiri rumah terbuka aidilfitri daerah Kinabatangan.
#AWANIBorneo
#AWANIBorneo
Enam inisiatif kekalkan momentum pertumbuhan Labuan IBFC 2024
Ketua Pengarah Lembaga Perkhidmatan Kewangan Labuan (Labuan FSA) Nik Mohamed Din Nik Musa berkata inisiatif ini penting dalam merangka hala tuju Labuan IBFC ketika Pelan Hala Tuju Strategik Lima tahunnya (2022-2026) memasuki tahun ketiga.
#AWANIBorneo
#AWANIBorneo
Sindiket ancam bakar stesen minyak harus dilaporkan - Armizan
Pemilik stesen minyak yang diancam sindiket penyeludupan diesel bersubsidi disaran membuat laporan secara rasmi kepada Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN), kata Menterinya Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.
#AWANIBorneo
#AWANIBorneo
'Kementerian Kewangan tiada rekod surat kelulusan Najib bagi 1MDB ambil alih Tanjong Energy, Genting Sanyen' - Saksi
Dalam siasatan SPRM, Kementerian Kewangan mengesahkan tidak mempunyai rekod ke atas kedua-dua surat tersebut.
Anak MB Perlis, empat yang lain dilepas dengan jaminan SPRM
Anak lelaki Menteri Besar Perlis yang direman Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) sejak Rabu, dilepaskan dengan jaminan SPRM, hari ini.
Pemimpin dan rakyat Sarawak sambut baik penubuhan Petros
Pemimpin dan rakyat Sarawak menyambut baik penubuhan Petroleum Sarawak (Petros) seperti yang diumum oleh Ketua Menteri, Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg pada Ahad.
Penganalisis: Abang Johari pilihan rakyat
"Berdasarkan kekananan dalam parti, Timbalan Presidennya Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg paling layak untuk memimpin negeri," kata Dr Jeniri Amir.