KOTA KINABALU: Newly appointed state Industry, Entrepreneurship and Transportation Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick has paid a visit to the SBH Kibing New Solar Energy at the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP) in Sepanggar here, one of the state’s major industrial investments.
The visit was made to review the company’s performance and expansion progress, during which Ewon was also briefed on its operations, achievements, and future plans.
“I am proud of the initiatives (Kibing) has undertaken, including employing more than 84 per cent of their workforce from Sabahans, with efforts to further increase this percentage in the future,” said Ewon, who is also Deputy Chief Minister III.
Ewon also expressed his appreciation for the company’s implementation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs for the community, in addition to contributing to the state’s economic development.
At the same time, he assured that the state government would address congestion issues at Sepanggar Port, which affects not only Kibing but also other industry players.
“Proactive measures will be taken involving all stakeholders to ensure effective solutions,” he said.
Kibing Solar is a solar glass manufacturing company operating in KKIP.
It is part of Kibing Group, a Chinese conglomerate specialising in glass and high-tech solar materials.
