As the new chief minister of Sarawak, his aim will be to make English the second language in the state.
KUCHING: Chief Minister Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg said he will continue the late Adenan Satem’s policy to make English the second official language in Sarawak.
“Our education system is still open, we in Sarawak, our English is still good. That is why the late Tok Nan has mentioned that besides Bahasa Malaysia, English is the official language of Sarawak.
Citing English as the universal language, Abang Johari said English was widely used at international conferences.
“When we attend overseas conferences, English is used. It is a universal language. If you do not know how to speak and understand English, you feel you are isolated in that particular conference,” he said.
“As your new chief minister I also pursue that policy. English will be the second language in Sarawak,” he said in his speech at the “Save SMK St Teresa’s Nite” event here last night.
SMK St Teresa held the fund-raising dinner for the rebuilding of the school hall, which was completely destroyed in a fire three months ago.
During his speech, Abang Johari announced an extra RM500,000 from the state government to the school and another RM50,000 from Sabati (Sarawak Badan Amal Tenaga Isteri-isteri), which is chaired by his wife. This is on top of the RM1 million in aid to SMK St Teresa from the state.
The late Adenan, who was Sarawak’s fifth chief minister, died on Jan 11 and Abang Johari was sworn in as the new chief minister on Jan 13. -Mkini
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