Fall in ringgit value a big blow to developed-nation plan


By YU JI

Man for the job: Environment Assistant Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh (left) with Murum Penan Development Committee chairman Labang Paneh.

KUCHING: The over 20% drop in the ringgit’s value compared with the US dollar this year has had a direct impact on Sarawak’s develop- ment.

Assistant Technical Education Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the state would have to “work extra hard” to realise its plan to be considered developed by 2030.

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