KUCHING, Oct 13: Wisma SALCRA in Kota Samarahan has been renamed Menara Alfred Jabu (Alfred Jabu Tower) in honour of former Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang for his role in establishing and shaping the Sarawak Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (SALCRA).

Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the renaming at SALCRA’s Golden Jubilee Dinner at Imperial Hotel last night (Oct 12), describing it as a tribute from the younger generation to the leaders who laid the foundation for the organisation.

“Tonight, we express our thanks to Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu. He was the one who set this in motion, and it was continued by all the leaders who served as chairmen.