KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's systematic and well-planned development initiatives have earned the state one of the five prestigious Unmodified Opinion certificates awarded by the Auditor General of Malaysia.
This certification affirms that Sabah’s financial report for the year ending December 31, 2023, was received without fault, according to Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Nizam Ab Nizam Ab Titingan.
The financial statements were presented between January and June this year, Nizam said in a statement on Thursday (Oct 17). He also cited Auditor General Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi in confirming that Johor, Pahang, Perak, and Sarawak were the other states to receive this honour.
“This achievement demonstrates that Sabah practices strong, transparent, and responsible financial management,” Nizam said. He attributed this success to the state’s Sabah Maju Jaya development roadmap, which takes a holistic approach to economic, social, and infrastructural development while ensuring fair opportunities for all.
Nizam highlighted that public funds were channelled strategically, prioritising critical areas to ensure long-term growth and stability for the state’s finances. He added that this recognition was a reflection of the state’s leadership and its commitment to thorough management of public resources.
“This also shows our continuous efforts to implement people-centric development plans while safeguarding the welfare of our citizens,” he said, thanking government and private sectors, agencies, and statutory bodies for their contributions to maintaining financial accountability.
“The Sabah government will continue to prioritise the people, ensuring the state remains a model of excellence in financial management and governance,” Nizam concluded.
