Close relations with federal government crucial for Sarawak's development, says Wan Junaidi

Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar (second left) inspecting the guard of honour at the opening parade of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly's first meeting this year on Monday (May 6). - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Close ties between the Sarawak and federal governments are vital for development, says Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.

He said Sarawak still needs financial allocations and ongoing commitment from Putrajaya to implement development projects.