Promoting the landmark event outside Kuching boosted the local economy

KUCHING, 6 Nov: Organizing Sarawak landmark events outside Kuching opens up economic opportunities for local communities, as well as ensuring the benefits of government programs are enjoyed by people in other areas.

Sarawak Government Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, said the event's hosting helped boost economic activity in the affected area, including rural areas.

"The hosting of events outside Kuching is very beneficial to the rural communities, not only in terms of program sponsorship but also in terms of expanding or enhancing the economic sector in the areas where we host programs", he said.

He said this while addressing the Tonggak Sarawak Awards Ceremony here today.

He said, hosting events outside Kuching is important to ensure that the benefits of government programs and activities can be felt by communities across the state.

The implementation of various state government programs requires the close involvement and cooperation of relevant ministries, departments and agencies.

The cooperation, he said, is also needed in the implementation of development projects, construction of roads and government buildings as well as coordination of state leadership visits.

He said team spirit and mutual assistance attitude are the main strengths in ensuring that every trust is executed well despite various challenges.

He also paid tribute to all the ministries, departments, government agencies, private sector and individuals who were directly or indirectly involved in hosting the event.