Gedong in Sarawak gets its own district council to boost development


Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg speaking at the closing of the district-level Maulidur Rasul celebration in Gedong.

KUCHING: A new district council will be set up in Gedong, about 88km from here, to facilitate development in the area.

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the formation of the Gedong district council was approved by the state cabinet three weeks ago.

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