Unity The Key To Country's Progress

Barnama

17-05-2025

SIBU, May 17 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has emphasised that national unity is the key to achieving success in the country's development agenda, particularly in facing global challenges and political instability.
Speaking at the Sekuau Resettlement Scheme Golden Jubilee celebration in Selangau today, he said efforts to plan and implement national development will not succeed if the people are divided.
'In the country's development, which is currently increasingly challenging, we cannot plan if we are not united," said Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation.
However, Fadillah said the establishment of the Unity Government at the Federal level has brought the stability that is required to drive the country's economic growth.
'Alhamdulillah, we can see strong economic growth despite global challenges, such as the new tariffs imposed by the United States, the Ukraine-Russia conflict and tensions in South Asia. Our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) remains at an encouraging rate - indicating a healthy economic growth," he said.
According to Fadilah, stable economic growth enables the government to provide more allocations for physical development and assistance for the people.
He also hailed Sarawak as the best example of unity in the country and urged for the spirit to continue to be preserved.
'Look at how the Sarawak people live in harmony regardless of religious or cultural background. This is what makes Sarawak strong and respected,' he said.
Fadillah also reminded those present of the message by former Sarawak Chief Minister, the late Tok Nan (Tan Sri Adenan Satem) on the importance of unity among the people under all circumstances.