KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (pic) has congratulated Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on his appointment as Malaysia’s new Prime Minister, saying that he has the required credentials and experience to lead the country.
He also expressed gratitude and appreciation on behalf of the state to outgoing caretaker Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin for his service to the nation and the people.
Hajiji, who is Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chairman, said the GRS state government fully supports Ismail Sabri and looks forward to a cohesive and fruitful state-federal working relationship.
He said these ties are not just to hasten efforts to develop the state, but also in dealing with issues pertaining to Sabah's rights.
“We will continue to persistently pursue all issues with regards to Sabah’s rights, needs and priorities,” he said.
“Now that the leadership tussle at the Federal level has been settled, let us all come together, set aside differences, and move forward to fight the Covid-19 pandemic and rebuild our economy,” Hajiji said.
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