Haji Hajiji Haji Noor
KOTA KINABALU: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) will appoint a Chinese elected representative as a Deputy Chief Minister if it is returned to power, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Haji Hajiji Haji Noor.
“If this Government is given the mandate once again, and if more Chinese leaders are successfully elected as representatives, I will appoint one of them as Deputy Chief Minister,” he said.
Speaking at the Get-Together Night with the Chinese community, mission and independent schools, and non-Muslim religious bodies at Hakka Hall here, Hajiji emphasised the significant role and contribution of the Chinese community in Sabah’s progress and development.
“Without your contributions, the state’s economy would not have grown. In fact, the Chinese community’s contributions in Sabah span across many fields and sectors.
“In the private sector, Chinese entrepreneurs and traders are leading players. In the public service, many officers of Chinese descent hold senior positions in ministries, departments, and Government-Linked Companies (GLCs).
“Indeed, we acknowledge and appreciate the role and contributions of the Chinese community in our society,” he said.
To further strengthen the State administration, Hajiji said he had appointed several advisors, particularly experts in oil and gas, finance, investment and law.
“Coincidentally, almost all of them are of Chinese descent. Most recently, I appointed the Honourable Tan Sri David Wong Dak Wah, former Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, to head the Sabah Law Reform Advisory Council (SLRAC) – an independent body established to strengthen the state’s legal system.
“This council will review outdated laws, propose relevant, fair and people-friendly reforms, and ensure that our administration is aligned with current needs. This is how we improve state governance, ensuring that Sabah remains progressive and respected,” he said.
