Labuan PBS glad PM will spur island’s growth
Published on: Monday, March 06, 2023
“We can understand that he has to consider and accord priority to the overall wellbeing of the nation as a whole first before other needs, especially at a time when the financial situation of the country calls for prudent spending,” said Mak. Right: An artist impression of the proposed Labuan bridge.
LABUAN: The proposed bridge to link mainland Sabah and here is not a luxury, said PBS Vice-President Datuk Peter Mak.“It is a fundamental infrastructure, not a luxury, to connect people between two different places,” he said in a statement, Saturday.ADVERTISEMENT
“PBS Labuan understands the stand of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar that there is no need to build a connecting bridge between Labuan and mainland Sabah recently.
“We can understand that he has to consider and accord priority to the overall wellbeing of the nation as a whole first before other needs, especially at a time when the financial situation of the country calls for prudent spending,” said Mak, who is also Labuan PBS Chief.
However, he added that as a caring Prime Minister, “we believe he will also not hesitate to listen to the call of the people for better fulfilment of their basic needs”.
“At the same time, we are heartened with the Prime Minister’s intention to spur Labuan’s development together with Sabah as we believe that such synergy is in the right direction, apart from being pragmatic.ADVERTISEMENT
“Nonetheless, we believe and are optimistic that the Prime Minister will not disregard the plight and aspirations of many in Labuan across the board who need better, more efficient and effective non-stop direct connectivity between Labuan and Sabah.
“The locals here view connectivity and industrial growth in tandem, not in isolation, as among the factors for Labuan to realise its full growth potential both in economic and social terms.
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“It is not realistic and even suspicious to suggest otherwise,” he said.
Mak said in addition to economic considerations, fundamental infrastructure is equally important to enhance the people’s livelihood and prosperity.
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