CM urges GLCs to follow Sawit Kinabalu's lead on governance
Published on: Thu, May 15, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji, Victor (third left) and Sawit Kinabalu Integrity and Governance Division team showing the OACP 2025-2029 book. - Pic by CMD KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has welcomed Sawit Kinabalu Group's launch of its Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP) 2025-2029 to promote integrity and good governance. He urged all departments and government-linked companies (GLCs) to follow this example to reinforce public trust in government institutions.
Advertisement The OACP, he said, aims to establish a more efficient, credible, and corruption-free administration. Hajiji, who also chairs Sawit Kinabalu, emphasised that the plan must become part of the daily work culture, not just a policy requirement. He made the remarks after receiving the OACP from Group Managing Director and CEO Datuk Victor Ationg during a courtesy visit at Menara Kinabalu on Thursday. * 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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