Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian disclosed that the Sarawak government has established a committee in collaboration with the State Secretary’s Office to address vacancies and enhance the representation of Chinese community leaders in the state. Recognising the need to increase the number of Chinese community and village leaders (KMKK) in response to population growth and the expansion of areas and housing estates in Sarawak, Dr. Sim emphasised the government’s commitment to this initiative.
“KMKK vacancies must be filled as soon as possible. I will discuss with local leaders in Limbang. I am trying to coordinate as this is a very common issue not only in Limbang but also in Kuching including in my own constituency of Batu Kawah.
“The state government has basically established a committee to look into this matter,” he said to a local media during his Chinese New Year visit to the residence of Pemanca Leong Boong Ming on Tuesday.
Dr Sim said he had taken note of the need to fill the vacancy of Temenggong, one Penghulu and four Kapitan to serve the Chinese communities in Limbang and Lawas.
In this regard, the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president announced plans for extensive discussions with local leaders to facilitate the appointment of suitable candidates to address these vacancies in the Limbang division.
