KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan is thankful at being appointed as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department.
He said he was honoured at the trust bestowed upon him by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to head the Economic Planning Unit (EPU).
Today marks another milestone for Sabah as it is the first time that a minister from Sabah has been appointed to head the unit, which is responsible for mapping out the country’s economic growth and direction.
“Although it saddens me to leave Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government ministry after three years, I look forward to contribute, to the best of my ability, to the EPU and to continue the good work left by previous economic ministers," he said in a statement, adding he was also looking forward to embark on programmes that would bring the EPU closer to the people.
Abdul Rahman, who is also Kota Belud member of parliament, said the role of the EPU in shaping the social and economic development of the country had been essential and would play a crucial role in determining the votes for the upcoming 14th General Election.
"It is time to get Malaysians to be even more interested in the nation’s economic issues by using a language that is simpler.
"By doing this, I trust we will significantly help a larger cross-section of the people and get them understand better the challenging dynamics of our economy."