Chief Minister approves RM5 million for projects in Limbahau
Chief Minister approves RM5 million for projects in Limbahau
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor approved RM5 million for development projects in Limbahau during the Papar Pesta Kaamatan celebration at Kampung Marahang on Saturday.
The funds include a new hall for St Joseph Church and RM1 million to upgrade infrastructure at the Kampung Marahang multi-purpose hall. He also agreed to allocate Yayasan Sabah land for the Kampung Gana community.
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Hajiji emphasized the state government's commitment to inclusive development for all Sabahans, regardless of race or religion, and urged local leaders to communicate government efforts to the grassroots.
Also present were Papar MP Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali and Kawang Assemblyman Datuk Ghulamhaidar Khan Bahadar.
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