Big allocation reflects Sabah govt’s commitment to sports development, says Hajiji

Dr Joachim (second right) receiving the official Jersey of the Borneo Sevens rugby tournament from the organising chairman cum Sabah Rugby Union and Eagles Rugby Club president Velayuthan Tan.

KOTA KINABALU: A total of RM97.5mil has been allocated for youth and sports development in Sabah this year, said Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

The Chief Minister said the funds, channeled to the Sabah Youth and Sports Ministry, will cover work such as upgrading sports facilities and the provision of sports science studies.