Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor presenting a souvenir to Sabah RTM broadcasting director Mohd Yusni Mohamed Ali during a courtesy visit on the former at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Sri Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, on Monday (Jan 27).
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will develop a new industrial park in Kudat to attract investments and create more job opportunities for Sabahans, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
The initiative aims to complement existing industrial zones while strengthening the state’s economy.
“Our plan to establish a new industrial park in Kudat is not just about boosting economic growth but also about providing job opportunities for the people,” Hajiji said in a statement after receiving a courtesy visit from Sabah’s new RTM Broadcasting Director, Mohd Yusni Mohamed Ali, at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Sri Gaya on Monday (Jan 27).
He explained that the Kudat Industrial Park would be developed through a smart collaboration between the government and landowners.
“The concept involves leasing land within the industrial park, allowing landowners to benefit financially,” he added.
Hajiji stressed that beyond investments and the three core pillars of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) development plan - agriculture, industry, and tourism - the state government has introduced various initiatives to benefit the people, including scholarships and financial aid.
“This is part of our broader effort to develop human capital in Sabah. Therefore, I urge the media to help disseminate information about government initiatives and agendas to the grassroots level,” he said.
He also called on the media to focus on promoting government-led programmes aligned with the SMJ roadmap, ensuring that development efforts in agriculture, industry, and tourism effectively reach the people.
Hajiji highlighted the importance of raising awareness about key investments in the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP), such as Kibing Group and SK Nexilis, to keep the public informed about Sabah’s industrial progress.
Additionally, he noted the significant RM20bil investment by Singapore-based Esteel Enterprise Sabah Sdn Bhd in a Green Steel project at the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP).
“This project, which will be executed in three phases, is expected to generate thousands of jobs for Sabahans,” he said.
