Hajiji applauds Sawit Kinabalu's anti-corruption plan
(OACP) 2025-2029, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the culture of integrity and good governance at all levels of the organization.
'I encourage all departments and government-linked companies (GLCs) to emulate such approach in reinforcing integrity values and enhancing public trust in government institutions,' he stated.
He added that the OACP is an initiative to create efficient, credible and corruption-free administration.
Hajiji, who is also the chairman of Sawit Kinabalu, said the implementation of the OACP should not merely fulfill policy requirements, but it should become a norm in the work culture of GLCs and government agencies.
The Chief Minister said this after receiving the OACP from Sawit Kinabalu Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Victor Ationg at the Menera Kinabalu here today.
Accompanying Victor during the courtesy visit to the Chief Minister was Sawit Kinabalu Group's Integrity and Governance Division team.
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