Henry first Lun Bawang to become a Deputy minister
Published on: Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Kuching: Datuk Henry Sum Agong created history Monday by becoming the first leader from the Lun Bawang community ever appointed as a deputy minister in the Federal Cabinet.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, when announcing the Cabinet reshuffle in Putrajaya, also announced Henry's appointment as Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism.Henry, who is Lawas Member of Parliament, expressed his gratitude and proud to have been entrusted by Barisan Nasional (BN) top leadership to help in the federal administration.
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He said the Lun Bawang community also felt honoured with the appointment and truly appreciated the commitment of leaders at both federal and state levels, especially Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem, who had been so supportive to see Lawas' development.Henry, who is also chairman of the Malaysian Pepper Board, said among the issues that would be given priority were the smuggling-related issues in Sarawak and Sabah borders.Tan Sri Noh Omar pledged to help Barisan Nasional (BN) wrest back Selangor in the next general election, following his appointment to the Cabinet.The Selangor Umno chief added that his selection as housing, urban well-being, and local government minister would catalyse his efforts to regain the state now governed by federal opposition parties.
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"I see that Selangor BN can be strengthened even more and more importantly my goal of recapturing Selangor in the 14th general election."This new appointment will provide fresh motivation, infusion, and enable me to solve the problems of the people, especially those in towns," Noh Omar said.
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The Tanjong Karang MP added he will not become proud after being reappointed as a minister, but took Najib's selection as a charge to look after the people in his portfolio. Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong the new Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister, thanked the Prime Minister on his appointment.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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