KUCHING, Aug 7: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi emphasises the need for a stable Federal government, as Sarawak’s ability to advance its socio-economic goals hinges on a stable national landscape, which provides the space and continuity needed for long-term planning.
In a podcast interview with SinarDaily yesterday, Nanta emphasised the need to avoid destabilising the Federal administration, calling for continued support to allow the government to fulfil its reform agenda.
He further expressed confidence in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, saying the Federal government must be given a fair chance to carry out its reform agenda for the long-term benefit of the country.
“The government now needs to be given the fair opportunity to carry it out. He has already introduced policies that in the long run will help to consolidate our economy,” he said.
“Don’t destabilise this government. We need a stable Federal government,” he added.
Nanta also reflected on the political crises at the Federal level in 2018 and 2020, which were marked by intense power struggles, noting that the Sarawak government remained steadfast in its commitment to ensuring a stable Federal administration.
“We feel that if Malaysia has a stable Federal government, Sarawak can pursue our own agenda to develop ourselves, to develop to be part of Malaysia per se.”
He added, “We have a very good leader, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his team, who could see beyond just politicking, trying to undo one another. He led us and is still leading us, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), on the thinking that politics is not meant to quarrel all out.”
Turning to Sarawak’s political structure, Nanta, who is also Kapit MP and GPS Secretary-General, likened it to a well-organised apex system led by Abang Johari, which fosters discipline, unity, and a clear chain of responsibility.
“He (Abang Johari) made it very clear to all Sarawakians that what GPS government and what he is doing is always for the good of the Sarawakians.”
Nanta further reaffirmed GPS’ commitment to the “Sarawak First” mission, stressing that prioritising Sarawak’s development does not mean turning a blind eye to the needs of fellow Malaysians.
“It is a very clear mission to say that we want to uplift the standards of living of the people through economic development.”
He further expressed confidence in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, saying the Federal government must be given a fair chance to carry out its reform agenda for the long-term benefit of the country.
“The government now needs to be given the fair opportunity to carry it out. He has already introduced policies that in the long run will help to consolidate our economy,” he said.
“Don’t destabilise this government. We need a stable Federal government,” he added.
Nanta also reflected on the political crises at the Federal level in 2018 and 2020, which were marked by intense power struggles, noting that the Sarawak government remained steadfast in its commitment to ensuring a stable Federal administration.
“We feel that if Malaysia has a stable Federal government, Sarawak can pursue our own agenda to develop ourselves, to develop to be part of Malaysia per se.”
He added, “We have a very good leader, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his team, who could see beyond just politicking, trying to undo one another. He led us and is still leading us, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), on the thinking that politics is not meant to quarrel all out.”
Turning to Sarawak’s political structure, Nanta, who is also Kapit MP and GPS Secretary-General, likened it to a well-organised apex system led by Abang Johari, which fosters discipline, unity, and a clear chain of responsibility.
“He (Abang Johari) made it very clear to all Sarawakians that what GPS government and what he is doing is always for the good of the Sarawakians.”
Nanta further reaffirmed GPS’ commitment to the “Sarawak First” mission, stressing that prioritising Sarawak’s development does not mean turning a blind eye to the needs of fellow Malaysians.
“It is a very clear mission to say that we want to uplift the standards of living of the people through economic development.”