ANN/THE STAR – Sabah attracted domestic and foreign investments, reporting a substantial RM10.2 billion from January to September this year, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said.
The investments, stemming from 99 projects, resulted in the creation of 891 jobs, he said.
The chief minister highlighted the diverse sectors involved, including manufacturing, primary (mining, plantation, and commodity), and services (real estate, trade, distribution, tourism, and utilities).
“The establishment of a dedicated state investment task force spoke volumes of the state government’s commitment to providing comprehensive support, guidance, and a conducive environment for investors to thrive and succeed.
“The government has taken proactive steps to ensure investing in Sabah continues to be as seamless as possible in areas such as the energy sector, green technology-based products, biomass downstream products, oil and gas and tourism,” Hajiji said.
He said this in his speech delivered by his deputy Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam, who is also the state Local Government and Housing Minister, at the Federation of Sabah Industries (FSI) 40th anniversary gala night.
Hajiji urged the FSI to continue positive collaborations, such as at the Sabah International Expo (SIE), to promote business and trade to attract more domestic and international investors to Sabah.
“Collaboration and synergy between the business community and government are key to ensure seamless implementation of our development agenda that will not only benefit our state but also contribute significantly to the nation’s prosperity,” he said.
He added the state government has always appreciated the private sector’s support as partners in progress of the development of Sabah.
“Our development agenda under the Hala Tuju Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) development plan that focuses on the three main thrusts of agriculture, industry and tourism as the economic growth focus as well as human capital and people’s well-being, infrastructure network and green sustainability, has borne fruits going into the third year,” Hajiji said.
