KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Governor Tun Musa Aman says integrity, transparency and accountability must be the foundation of the state’s administration.
He reminded that good governance was vital to ensure that every funding allocation truly benefited Sabahans.
Speaking at his 75th official birthday celebration at Istana Seri Kinabalu here yesterday, Musa said integrity must not be regarded a mere rhetoric.
“It is not merely a slogan, but a core value that reflects honesty, transparency and commitment in carrying out responsibilities,” he said, adding that accountability in financial management was crucial in safeguarding public trust.
He said every spending decision must be made carefully and guided by principles of good governance.
The Yang di-Pertua Negeri also commended the state government under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor for its commitment in planning and implementing development policies which contributed to Sabah’s stability, progress and prosperity.
He said Sabah was showing encouraging progress in economic growth, infrastructure, education, healthcare and digital transformation.
“May integrity, transparency and collective commitment continue to guide Sabah towards a brighter and more prosperous future,” he said at the ceremony that was preceded by the conferment of state awards to 1,206 recipients.
The state’s highest Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu (SPDK) award that carries the title “Datuk Seri Panglima” was conferred upon Chief Justice of Malaysia Datuk Wan Ahmad Wan Salleh, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail and corporate icon Datuk Abdul Farish Abd Rashid.
A total of 79 people were awarded Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu (PGDK) which carries the “Datuk” title.
They included a mix of politicians, government servants, sportsmen, community and business leaders.
