Blue Economy Council set up
Published on: Tue, Jun 17, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji (seated, centre) with members of the MEBS. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Blue Economy Council (MEBS) is a strategic platform to strengthen the State's blue economy agenda through the coordination and implementation of more structured policies, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said MEBS, which was approved at the Sabah Cabinet meeting on June 4, was established as a strategic effort by the State Government to ensure the development of Sabah's blue economy sector is implemented in a structured, integrated and high-impact manner, aligned with the Sabah Maju Jaya vision..
Advertisement 'Through MEBS, we will coordinate key policies, approve high-impact programmes and monitor the implementation of the Blue Economy Policy and Strategy Framework. 'It is an integrated approach that can stimulate sustainable, inclusive and competitive economic growth,' he said in a statement after chairing the inaugural MEBS meeting at Menara Kinabalu, here, Monday. He said MEBS would drive technology transfer and innovation in the maritime sector, in line with the needs of modern economic development which emphasises sustainability and the application of cutting-edge technology. Hajiji said the establishment of MEBS was a significant step in strengthening cooperation among government agencies, academia, industry and the community, to make Sabah a leading blue economy in the Southeast Asian region. 'It reflects the State Government's continued commitment to optimally harness the potential of Sabah's seas, expand investments and ensure the well-being of the people through sustainable and resilient development,' he said. During the meeting, Hajiji presented appointment letters to eight MEBS members comprising the State's top leadership, including Deputy Chief Ministers, various ministers, the State Secretary, State Attorney General and the Sabah State Economic Planning Unit Director. Seven Technical Committee Chairpersons also received appointments to lead various MEBS technical components covering areas including livelihood enhancement, marine business, ocean health, new resource generation, marine planning, intellectual property and river management. The Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) secretariat was appointed as the MEBS secretariat to coordinate the implementation of the Council's decisions effectively and strategically. * 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.
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