KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government will continue to strengthen the implementation of inclusive and comprehensive development policies under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) roadmap, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
According to the Chief Minister, the roadmap has shown results.
“We are seeing steady growth in investments and a rise in state revenue over the past few years,” he said.
Hajiji said this during the State Honours and Awards investiture ceremony held at Istana Seri Kinabalu on Saturday (June 21), in conjunction with Sabah’s Tuan Yang DiPertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman’s 74th birthday.
Hajiji stated that one of the initiatives for the agriculture sector was the establishment of the Sabah Paddy and Rice Board and the introduction of the Rice Crop Takaful Scheme.
He further said that human capital development was being achieved through youth-focused programmes covering skills training, education, entrepreneurship, leadership and sports. The state government had also approved the formation of the Sabah State TVET (Technical, Vocational Education and Training) Council. It would serve as a coordinating and monitoring platform for technical and vocational education and training.
“We want to ensure Sabah’s youth are equipped with relevant knowledge and skills,” he added.
Hajiji also said that the state is committed to maintaining ties and cooperation with the Federal Government.
He thanked Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Federal Government for their ongoing support in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and security, as well as for their efforts in defending Sabah’s sovereignty on the international stage.
“The success in repelling foreign claims over Sabah affirms our sovereignty within the Federation of Malaysia, giving the people of Sabah greater confidence and reassurance,” he said.
