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According to her, plans are underway to
expedite the development of Tanjung Manis
for the benefit of the people and so they
can expect to see greater progress in the
next 30 years. In view of this, she urged the
locals particularly the youth to get set and
move according to development pace in
order not to lag behind.
Meanwhile, STIDC General Manager,
Datu Haji Sarudu Haji Hoklai commended
the local people for supporting the
government’s development programmes
and reminded them to continue to do so.
This is imperative to ensure the smooth
implementation and success of the
programmes which could lead to further
development for mutual benefit.
“The future of this place is in the hands
of the local people. Thus, I would like to
encourage the local folk particularly the
youth to equip and prepare themselves
especially in business field. The
government’s development programmes
promise immense business opportunities
in Tanjung Manis. Hence, everyone
should strive to grab this golden chance
in order to be at par with other business
communities. This will benefit not only the
locals but also the state as a whole” Datu
Haji Sarudu said.
Various activities were carried out in
commemoration of this event including
the helicopter and aircraft demonstration,
automobile sale promotion, bicycle
ride, badminton competition, cooking
competition, singing competition as well as
development exhibition.
Also present at the function were
heads of the government departments,
representatives of the wood-based industry,
local community leaders and the local
people.
SUMMARY
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perkasa
STIDC plays its pivotal role in
realising the government’s
aspiration to transform
Tanjung Manis into a vibrant
township
Plans are underway to
expedite the development of
Tanjung Manis
The future of this place is in
the hands of the local people
• Tree planting by Datu Haji
Sarudu Haji Hoklai (4 th Right)