
Ibahan folks never sidelined: Juil
Published on: Sun, Jul 13, 2025
By: Hayati Dzulkifli Text Size: Limbahau Assemblyman Datuk Juil Nuatim Kota Kinabalu: Physical development of Limbahau state constituency and its people's needs have never been sidelined by the present State government, said its independent Limbahau Assemblyman Datuk Juil Nuatim. In fact, he said he was thankful to the State government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor, for approving various development initiatives that have transformed Limbahau. 'Since I was entrusted with the people's mandate to represent Limbahau, much development has been brought into the area – the needs of the people continue to be improved, roads upgraded, basic amenities strengthened and the problems and hardships of the people addressed. 'This is not mere rhetoric; it is a reality. It is not fantasy, but a true manifestation of a caring government moving in line with the grand vision of Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ),' he said when debating the Supplementary Supply Bill 2025 at the State Legislative Assembly here, recently. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article.
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