Give Najib time to fulfill his pledge to Sarawak - Adenan Satem

Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem has called on all parties, to give Prime Minister Najib Razak some time to fulfill his promise to Sarawak.

He said this was because Najib had a big place in his heart for the people of Sarawak and was committed to bringing development to the state.

"He is the one who is always with us. With a PM who sympathises with us, we will be able to achieve our goals," he said.

Adenan said this during the Malaysia Chinese New Year Open House 2016 which was launched by Najib at the Sibu Town Square here, last night.

He said among the important projects implemented in Sarawak by Najib was the construction of the Pan Borneo Highway, spanning more than 1,000km, from Sematan to Lawas.

"To those who still do not believe, you can go and see for yourself the machinery which has been mobilised to carry out the project," he said.

At the function, Adenan also requested help from Najib, whom he affectionately addressed as 'Apai Besai' (Big Father) of the people of Sarawak, to solve the drainage problems which are causing floods in the state.

He said with even more rainfall this year compared to previously, the low grounds and inadequate drainage system were causing huge flood problems in Kuching.

The event was also livened with a Monkey King dance sketch, a lion dance, Chinese drum performance, and other colourful stage performances.

Also present were Najib's wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, Adenan's wife Puan Sri Jamilah Anu, State Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Aziz, and state Local Government and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh.