{"id":7505,"date":"2017-12-05T03:13:21","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T03:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rakansarawak.com\/webv\/?p=7505"},"modified":"2017-12-05T03:13:21","modified_gmt":"2017-12-05T03:13:21","slug":"customs-department-lauded-for-active-role-in-sarawak-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.rakansarawak.com\/?p=7505","title":{"rendered":"Customs Department Lauded for Active Role in Sarawak Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" dir=\"ltr\">Chief Minister YAB Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg commended the Royal Malaysian Customs Department Sarawak for its \u201cactive role in promoting and fostering economic prosperity in Sarawak.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIn our quest towards transforming Sarawak into a digital economy I sincerely hope that the Department will continue to support us with its various services,\u201d he said in his speech read by Minister of International Trade &amp; E-Commerce and Second Minister of Finance YB Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh during the department\u2019s Appreciation Night 2017 at a hotel in Kuching on 4th December 2017.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" dir=\"ltr\">He also expressed his gratitude to the private sector and its continuous collaboration with Customs Department Sarawak in tackling trade and commerce-related issues that could hinder Sarawak\u2019s economic development.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" dir=\"ltr\">Meanwhile, the event was organised by the Senior Officer of Royal Malaysian Customs Association Sarawak in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department Sarawak.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" dir=\"ltr\">It aimed to give appreciation to the department\u2019s customers, as well as foster good relations with the industry, especially in Sarawak.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" dir=\"ltr\">The highlight of the evening was the appreciation awards presented to the department\u2019s customers under 12 categories. 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