Grs Will Appoint Chinese Deputy Cm If It Returns To Power In Sabah Says Hajiji

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The chief minister lauds the Chinese community for its ‘highly significant’ role in the state’s progress.
Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor said almost all of the advisers he has appointed in the fields of oil and gas, finance, investment and law are of Chinese descent.PETALING JAYA: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah will appoint a Chinese representative as a deputy chief minister if it forms the state government again, says Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor
He said the Chinese community’s role and contributions are “highly significant” in the state’s development and progress.
“Without your contributions, the state’s economy would not have grown. In fact, the contributions of the Chinese community in Sabah span various fields and sectors.
“In the private sector, Chinese entrepreneurs and traders play leading roles. In the state public service, many officers of Chinese descent hold senior positions in ministries, departments and GLCs.
“Indeed, we acknowledge and appreciate the role and contributions of the Chinese community in our society,” a statement by the chief minister’s department quoted him as saying at an event at Hakka Hall in Kota Kinabalu tonight.
Hajiji said that coincidentally, almost all of the advisers he had appointed in the fields of oil and gas, finance, investment and law are of Chinese descent.
“Most recently, I appointed David Wong Dak Wah, former chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak, to lead the Sabah Law Reform Advisory Council – an independent body established to strengthen the state’s legal system.
“This council reviews outdated laws, proposes relevant, fair and people-friendly reforms and ensures our administration is aligned with current needs.
“This is how we improve state governance, ensuring that Sabah remains progressive and respected,” he said.
Yesterday, Hajiji said the Sabah legislative assembly would be dissolved before its term expires on Nov 11 to pave the way for fresh elections.
He stopped short of saying whether the dissolution would be announced next month or in November. - FMT

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