Abang Johari unveils new Sarawak Cabinet line-up
Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (File pix)
30/12/2021 04:38 PM
KUCHING, Dec 30 -- Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today announced his new Cabinet line-up comprising 10 ministers and 26 assistant ministers.
Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian were named as deputy chief ministers.
Abang Johari said he himself will hold three portfolios namely Minister for Finance and New Economy; Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development and Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability.
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YAB CHIEF MINISTER OF SARAWAK ON NEW CABINET LINE UP 30TH DECEMBER 2021
Let me thank all Sarawakian once again for giving a strong mandate to GPS to form the government of the day. In accordance to Article 6(3) of the Constitution of the State of Sarawak, this afternoon, I shall announce our new State Cabinet line-up comprising of 10 Ministers and 26 Assistant Ministers.
The foundation of this new Cabinet line-up is based on the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 that will develop Sarawak into a high income economy by the year 2030.
It is my conviction that the new Cabinet line-up is a functional cabinet, equipped with competent, people driven, transparent and with integrity, focused on delivering effective services, while maintaining a solid structure system.
This team will also strengthen Sarawak constitutional status as a regional partner in the Federation of Malaysia, in accordance to the amendment of Article 1(2) and Article 160(2) of the Federal Constitution with reference to MA63 and its annexures. With MA63, the basic reference of the rights of the Borneo states of Sarawak and Sabah is entrenched in the Federal Constitution.
This new Cabinet line-up is committed to implement all the 34 points pledged in PRN12 Manifesto for the next 5 years emphasising on the socio-economic development and wellbeing of our people.
My experienced Cabinet members and I, will mentor and nurture participation of young Sarawakian leaders in the administration and policy formulation. We are renewing the line-up to bring in fresh blood and importantly, the composition of Cabinet members is well represented throughout the State to deliver the best and most efficient level of service to the people.
We will execute policy towards digital era, sustainable development, decarbonisation and new economy to ensure economic prosperity, social inclusivity and environmental sustainability. All these, will be driven by data and innovation.
To achieve the above aspirations, the following are our new cabinet line- up:
Deputy Chief Minister: Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas
Deputy Chief Minister: Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah Ali Hasan
Deputy Chief Minister: Dato Sri Prof Dr. Sim Kui Hian
Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department
Minister: Datuk John Sikie Tayai
Assistant Minister: Datuk Hjh Sharifah Hasidah Syeed Aman Ghazali. (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations)
Datuk Gerawat Gala. (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring)
Datuk Abdullah Hj Saidol. (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS)
Datuk Juanda Jaya (Integrity and Ombudsman)
Encik Jefferson Jamit Unyat (Native Law and Customs)
Minister for Finance and New Economy
Minister: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg
Second Minister: Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Anak Embas
Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development
Minister: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg
Second Minister: Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah bin Ali Hasan Assistant Minister: Datu Haji Len Talif Salleh
Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability
Minister: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg
Assistant Minister: Dr. Hazland Abang Hipni
Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development
Minister: Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas
Assistant Minister I: Ir. Aidel Lariwoo
Assistant Minister II: Dato Majang Renggi
Minister for International Trade and Investment
Minister: Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah Ali Hasan
Assistant Minister: Datuk Dr. Malcom Mussen Lamoh Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Minister: Dato Sri Prof. Dr. Sim Kui Hian
Assistant Minister I: Datu Dr. Penguang Manggil Assistant Minister II: Encik Michael Tiang Ming Tee
Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development
Minister: Dato Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom
Assistant Minister I: Datuk Dr. Hj Abdul Rahman Hj Ismail Assistant Minister II: Encik Martin Ben
Minister for Transport
Minister: Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin
Assistant Minister I: Datuk Dr. Jerip Susil Assistant Minister II: Dato Henry Harry Jinep
Minister for Utility and Telecommunication
Minister: Datuk Hj Julaihi Hj Narawi
Assistant Minister I: Datuk Liwan Lagang
Assistant Minister II: Datuk Dr. Haji Abdul Rahman Haji Junaidi
Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts
Minister: Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah
Assistant Minister I: Dato Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew Assistant Minister II: Datuk Snowdan Lawan
Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development
Minister: Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah
Assistant Minister I: Dato Gerald Rentap Jabu Assistant Minister II: Dr. Ripin Lamat
Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development
Minister: Dato Sri Hajah Fatimah Abdullah
Assistant Minister I: Datuk Hajah Rosey Haji Yunus Assistant Minister II: Encik Mohamad Razi Sitam
Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development
Minister: Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn
Assistant Minister I: Dr. Haji Annuar Rapa’ee
Assistant Minister II: Datuk Francis Harden Hollis
The performance and effectiveness of this Cabinet members will be evaluated and analyse by the first quarter of 2022.
This approach will provide a prognosis from which necessary actions and steps will be developed for the coming years to improve effective service outcome.
