CM highlights SMJ success in boosting economy, welfare
Published on: Sat, Jun 21, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji delivers his address at the ceremony. - Pic by CMD KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Government will continue to strengthen the implementation of inclusive development policies under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) roadmap to ensure sustained progress and public well-being. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor stated that the SMJ roadmap has yielded notable outcomes, particularly in economic recovery, investment, agriculture, human capital development, and public welfare. He highlighted increased investment activities and higher state revenue as indicators of the policy's effectiveness since its launch. Hajiji made the remarks during his address at the State Honours and Awards Ceremony in conjunction with the 74th official birthday of Head of State Tun Musa Aman at Istana Seri Kinabalu on Saturday. He said the government is also focused on developing the agricultural sector, with key initiatives including the establishment of the Sabah Rice and Padi Board and the launch of the Padi Crop Takaful Scheme. These efforts aim to raise the state's rice self-sufficiency level from 24 per cent in 2025 to 60 per cent by 2030 and reduce reliance on imports.
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