Sabah committed to inclusive social development: CM
Published on: Fri, May 16, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, and Rural Development Minister Datuk Jahid Jahim with others at the launching of the mobile PSSS. - Pic by CMD TUARAN: The State Government remains committed to ensuring that no Sabahan is left behind in national social development efforts. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the well-being of the people continues to be the core priority of his administration.
Advertisement This year, RM162.42 million has been allocated to the Community Development and People's Wellbeing Ministry and its agencies to carry out a range of direct-impact social programmes. A total of RM76.29 million is channelled to assist target groups such as persons with disabilities (PWD), senior citizens, single mothers, children and orphans, while RM956,000 goes to wellness programmes on family, consumerism, women's development and healthy lifestyles. RM550,000 was also allocated to Pemadam Sabah to address drug abuse, especially among students, and Hajiji thanked the Federal Government and KPWKM for continued aid, including RM300,000 in flood relief and RM2.1 million for 384 temporary evacuation centres. He said the RM330 million in federal financial aid for Sabah this year includes RM315 million already distributed to over 45,000 recipients through the Social Welfare Department.
Advertisement Launching the PSSS Mobile, Hajiji described it as a timely response to the growing post-pandemic mental health crisis, urging the public to benefit from the KPWKM 2025 outreach, which spans Tuaran, Papar, Penampang, Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tawau. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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