SIBU: The DAP wants Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak to meet the eight requests made by the Sibu constituents during his next visit to the parliamentary constituency tomorrow.
DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said among them were RM50 million for Chinese schools, a Sibu University and sufficient funds to resolve Sibu’s flood mitigation woes.
He also wants Najib to abolish the Lanang Bridge toll and implement a welfare programme where Sarawak’s senior citizens receive RM100 per annum for their services to
"The PM will be bringing a lot of goodies on May 12. We are listing out the people’s wishes,” said Lim during the launch of Richard Wong Ho Leng’s election manifesto - 'Sibu4Change'.
The by-election on May 16 is a three-cornered tussle but fight will be between traditional rivals DAP and BN-linked Sarawak People’s party Party (SUPP)’s Robert Lau Hui Yew.
Explaining the RM50 million request for Chinese schools, Lim said: “Because this will be the battle of the century, we should ensure that the funds allocated will last a 100 years.”
He urged Najib to allow for a Sibu University to be set up in line with Lau’s vision to prioritise tertiary education. He also requested the prime minister to facilitate the resurfacing of roads in Sibu.
“A drive along roads in Sibu is like taking a boat trip in choppy waters. Roads must have a level surface for safe travelling,” said Lim.
"If Najib fails to meet the requests, then the people would desert the BN government and vote for the DAP," he added.
'Sibu4Change' manifesto
Wong meanwhile described the migration of Sarawakians elsewhere as a ‘daunting’ problem for
He said more than 300,000 Sarawakian youths were working in the Peninsular and Singapore because there were no jobs in Sarawak.
“A good government creates opportunities at home and keeps families together,” he said.
Wong’s ‘Sibu4Change’ manifesto also pledged to mitigate flood woes, and give Sarawakians over 60-years old an annual gift of RM100 each.
In addition he pledged: “If we capture the federal fovernment, we will set a minimum wage of RM650 per month for all workers in the peninsular and RM830 in Sarawak.”
Addressing the issue of oil royalty, Wong said if Pakatan Rakyat forms the federal government, Sarawak will receive 20 percent in oil royalties from Petronas, instead of the current five percent.
He also said that the coalition will ensure that all NCR Land in Sarawak is surveyed and titles issued. All expiring leases would also be unconditionally renewed.Describing Sibu and Sarawak as being at the ‘crossroads’, he said it was now imperative to vote for change.
“Sibu has a unique and historic opportunity to set the tone for the future and be the beacon of hope for the people of Sarawak, “ he said.
The by-election will see Wong facing BN's Robert Lau Hui Yew and independent Narawi Haron.
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