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Daily Express
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
No compromise on people's welfare: Chief Minister
Published on: Monday, June 23, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 23, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji and Musa during the banquet. Kota Kinabalu: The rakyat's well-being remains the top priority of the State Government, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor. He said various infrastructure facilities are being provided to boost the state's development and progress, including in rural and interior areas. Basic necessities such as clean water supply, electricity, and roads — all crucial for both the people and the state — will continue to be prioritised, with efforts to repair, upgrade, and enhance them from time to time. 'Therefore, it is the duty and responsibility of every government officer to play their part in ensuring an efficient and transparent service delivery system, while promoting a high-performance work culture aligned with the principle that the people are the main clients in the public sector. 'In this modern and sophisticated era, service delivery must not only be fast, but also responsive, accurate, and inclusive. 'Efficient public service is what the people want, and at the same time, it serves as a foundation for the success of state development,' he said during the Sabah State Banquet in conjunction with the 74th Official Birthday Celebration of the Head of State at the Banquet Hall, Menara Kinabalu, on Saturday. Advertisement Present were Head of State, Tun Musa Aman and his wife Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, the Chief Minister's wife Datin Seri Datuk Juliah Salag, Sabah State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Kadzim M. Yahya, members of the state cabinet, and other dignitaries. In line with this, the Chief Minister called on all parties — from state leadership to members of the public service — to always carry out their entrusted duties and responsibilities sincerely and honestly, with loyalty, dedication, and integrity. He added that the trust placed by the people in the State Government must be fully upheld and executed with excellence. 'Our main objective is to ensure the state is governed efficiently to drive smooth development processes, as envisioned and hoped for by all of us. 'Indeed, the State Government remains committed to excellence in advancing state development and the people's well-being — especially under the wisdom and leadership of His Excellency the Governor, who is the symbol of sovereignty, unity, and harmony in this state,' he said. The Chief Minister reiterated that the state government is committed to strengthening and empowering a culture of integrity, good governance, and anti-corruption through strategic collaboration with enforcement agencies. 'This includes cooperation with the police, the National Audit Department, and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). 'Values of integrity, accountability, and good governance are not only fundamental principles for holistic state development but also serve as key pillars in safeguarding the sovereignty, prosperity, and stability of the state,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Hajiji: People's welfare, efficient public service remain top priorities
Hajiji accompanies Tun Musa Aman, and other dignitaries during the cake-cutting ceremony at the State Banquet. KOTA KINABALU (June 22): The welfare of the people will always remain the top priority of the state government, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. He said various infrastructure facilities are being provided to spur the state's development, including in rural and interior areas. He emphasised that basic necessities such as water supply, electricity and roads — key foundations for public and state needs — will continue to be prioritised for repair, upgrading and enhancement from time to time. 'Therefore, it is the duty and responsibility of every civil servant to ensure service delivery is efficient and transparent, while promoting a high-performance work culture, in line with the principle that the people are the primary clients of the public sector. 'In this modern and sophisticated era, service delivery must not only be fast but also responsive, accurate and inclusive. An efficient public service is what the people want, and at the same time, it serves as the foundation for the state's development success,' he said. Hajiji was speaking during the Sabah State Banquet held in conjunction with the 74th official birthday celebration of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah at the Banquet Hall, Menara Kinabalu, on Saturday. Also present were the Head of State, Tun Musa Aman, and his wife, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, along with the Chief Minister's wife, Datin Seri Panglima Juliah Salag. State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Panglima Kadzim M. Yahya, members of the State Cabinet, and other dignitaries also attended. In this regard, Hajiji urged all parties — from state leadership to civil servants — to carry out their entrusted duties with sincerity, honesty, loyalty, dedication and integrity. He said the trust placed by the people in the State Government must be upheld wholeheartedly and executed with the highest standards. 'Our main goal is to ensure the state is governed efficiently to facilitate smooth development, as envisioned and hoped for by all of us. 'The State Government remains firmly committed to advancing the state's development and the well-being of its people, especially under the guidance and wisdom of His Excellency Tun, who serves as the symbol of sovereignty, unity and harmony in this state,' he added. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister reiterated the State Government's commitment to strengthening and upholding integrity, good governance and anti-corruption efforts through strategic collaboration with enforcement agencies. 'This includes cooperation with the police, the National Audit Department and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). 'I believe values such as integrity, accountability and good governance are not only strong foundational principles for holistic state development but are also vital pillars in safeguarding the sovereignty, prosperity and stability of the state,' he said.
