Sarawak premier says no need for state to have its own currency

Singapore PM Lee to hand over baton to DPM Wong before next GE, says ‘no reason to delay political transition’Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the time has not come for the state to have its own currency. — Bernama picSIBU, Nov 5 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg today said the time has not come for the state to have its own currency in place of the Malaysian ringgit, as suggested by Gabungan Parti Sarawak secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi previously.

“If there is a correct way ... maybe ... maybe, but let PBB be strong first,” he said when addressing the PBB central zone special convention held in conjunction with 60 years of Sarawak independence. He said the value of the Malaysian ringgit has depreciated so much that prompted Nanta to suggest in the past that the state should have its own currency.“My reply is that could, but don’t be in a hurry,” Abang Johari, who is also PBB president, said.He said when PBB has become strong, then the state government can look for experts to take care of the economy.“The Malaysian economy is like what it is now.

He said the depreciation of the Malaysian currency is due in part to the political uncertainty in Peninsular Malaysia. Abang Johari said the Sarawak economy, on the other hand, has improved as can be seen by many foreign companies coming over to invest in the state.

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