BEAUFORT: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is dedicated to being a fair and just government, a principle it intends to uphold when granted a fresh mandate by the people on November 29, said Chief Minister and GRS Chairman Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor.
He said GRS has a clear agenda to implement this as outlined in its election manifesto featuring four key pillars: Sabah First, Sabah Forward, Sabah Prosper, and Sabah United.
“GRS has proven its capability to govern the State effectively over the past five years. We have succeeded in advancing Sabah through various initiatives.
“We have also helped our people throughout Sabah, regardless of race or religion. GRS is genuinely committed to the development of Sabah.
“We seek a fresh mandate to continue our plans,” said Hajiji during a meet-the-people session at the Dataran Begandang here today.
Present were GRS candidates for Klias Datuk Isnin Aliasnih, Datuk Ruslan Muharam (Lumadan), Sipitang MP Datuk Matbali Musa and GRS Wanita Chief Datuk Azizah Dun.
The Chief Minister noted that the GRS-led State Government has achieved significant success, particularly in rebuilding Sabah’s economy following the Covid-19 pandemic through the Hala Tuju Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) initiative.
For instance, he pointed out that the residents of Sipitang and surrounding areas, such as Lumadan and Klias stand to benefit from the economic spillover effects of the Sabah Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP) development.
“Agreements have been signed with numerous companies to establish their operations, and SOGIP is now fully occupied,” he added.
Hajiji reiterated that while the GRS-led State Government concentrates on mega projects for the development of Sabah, it has not neglected the welfare of the people.
“When we return to government on November 29, we will consider offering assistance to all eligible seniors aged 60 and above. This is what we aspire to do, we want to help the people,” he said.
He said in the past five years, the number of welfare recipients has increased from 30,000 to 70,000 with individuals receiving aid of up to RM300 monthly.
Hajiji added that starting this year, approximately 100,000 heads of households listed in the e-Kaseh program are receiving RM300 each month.
He said that GRS will continue these initiatives while introducing new ones for the welfare of the people and the progress of Sabah once it assumes government again.
He also encouraged the GRS election machinery to work hard to ensure the victory of their respective candidates.-pr/BNN
