Dato Henry Harry Jinep
Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) deputy president Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has expressed hope that the appointment of Mas Gading MP Mordi Bimol as Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports will lead to more significant development for rural areas, especially in the Bidayuh heartland.
When contacted, Henry noted that this appointment is not without precedent. He highlighted that there had previously been a deputy minister from Pakatan Harapan (PH) representing the Puncak Borneo constituency.
Previous Appointments
He referred to Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin, who served as Deputy Minister of Plantations and Commodities II from 2020 to 2022. Willie is currently a member of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), a key component of the state ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).
Henry stated: “What we want and hope for is that more development will be brought to the rural areas, which would benefit the people at large.”
Addressing Community Issues
As the state Minister of Transport and Tasik Biru assemblyman, Henry added that Mordi has been active in raising various issues in Parliament. His new role would provide him with a stronger platform and better access to government agencies to tackle long-standing concerns.
“He has raised many issues before, and now as a deputy minister, with improved access to all agencies, this can be an advantage in fulfilling what the people expect,” he said.
In congratulating Mordi on his appointment, Henry also expressed the hope that priority would be given to development projects in Mas Gading. This includes proposals previously highlighted in Parliament, such as the establishment of a sports academy complex and the upgrading of Bau Hospital.
Henry further urged the newly appointed deputy minister to pay close attention to social challenges affecting communities, particularly issues related to drug and substance abuse as well as online gambling.
“I wish him all the best in carrying out his duties, and may God bless him in this new responsibility,” Henry said.
Mordi is a leader of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), which is a partner in the federal Madani unity government but serves as an opposition party at the state level in Sarawak.
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