TAMPARULI: The state government is committed to ensuring that no children in Sabah are left behind in accessing educational opportunities, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
He said that in the previous Sabah Maju Jaya 1.0 development plan, various educational assistance initiatives were implemented, including school assistance and scholarships to support the learning process and narrow the education gap.
"These initiatives will be continued under the Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 development plan," he said.
Hajiji’s speech was delivered by the Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, during a presentation of spectacles to schoolchildren from Sabah Electricity, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), at SK Tamparuli here on Sunday (Jan 25)
“In this regard, I would like to emphasise that all state government-linked companies (GLCs) must play a more active role in assisting those in need, especially the B40 group.
“Contributing to society is not merely an option, but an obligation in line with the mandate of the establishment of GLCs themselves.
“I want every GLC to continue implementing CSR programmes that are high-impact, focused and sustainable, particularly in empowering education, welfare and the development of human capital for the people of Sabah,” he added.
Hajiji added that every initiative implemented would be monitored in a transparent and systematic manner, with periodic reports submitted to the state government to ensure the effectiveness and accountability of the programmes.
“A holistic approach that balances operational performance, financial sustainability and social responsibility is in line with the State Government’s aspirations under the Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0,” he said.
