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Territorial Army meet timely: Chief Minister
Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025
Published on: Fri, Jun 20, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji (center) with Tun Musa (right) and Tuanku Syed Faizuddin (left) at the SKAW Gala Dinner. Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor expressed hope that the Commander Territorial Army Conference (SKAW), held in the State, will serve as the best platform to discuss key matters including national security and efforts to strengthen the Territorial Army as part of the country's defence. Hajiji, who is also Patron of the Sabah Territorial Army Support Committee (JAKPAW), reaffirmed the State Government's support for the Territorial Army's activities in Sabah.
Advertisement 'That is why I fully welcome the Commander Conference being held here. I've been informed that among the key objectives of this conference is to discuss ways to empower the Territorial Army in terms of administration and logistics,' he said. He emphasised that as a state located near several neighbouring countries, we must prioritise security to ensure peace and prosperity in Sabah, and to protect the safety of our people. 'In carrying out our development agenda under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) roadmap, maintaining peace and harmony is vital,' he said at the SKAW Series 37/2025 Gala Dinner hosted by the State Government on Wednesday. He said the Sabah Maju Jaya initiative not only focuses on three key economic sectors including agriculture, industry and tourism, but also on human capital development, people's well-being, infrastructure networks and environmental sustainability.
Advertisement 'In terms of people's well-being, we are continuously taking proactive steps, including providing housing for the rural poor under the SMJ Friendly Housing Programme across all 73 state constituencies. 'The State Government also provides various educational assistance to help Sabah's children continue their schooling. 'This is why I stress the importance of security to allow more development to take place in Sabah,' he said. Hajiji also expressed appreciation for Sabah being chosen to host this year's conference. 'This event not only honours the members of the Commander Conference but also strengthens ties between the Sabah State Government and the Malaysian Armed Forces, especially the Territorial Army,' Hajiji said. Also present were Sabah Head of State Tun Musa Aman and his wife Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, His Royal Highness Brigadier General Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, Raja Muda of Perlis and Commander of the 504 Territorial Army Regiment, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Raja Puan Muda of Perlis Tuanku Dr Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil. Also present were His Highness Tengku Seri Temenggong Raja Brigadier General Dato' Seri Tengku Baharuddin Ibni Almarhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah, Commander of the 512 Territorial Army Regiment, and his wife Toh Puan Seri Zuriana binti Ismail. Joining them were Sabah State Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Kadzim Haji M. Yahya and his wife, Datin Seri Norani Salleh, State Secretary Datuk Seri Safar Untong and his wife Datin Seri Datuk Dr Nuinda Alias, and Federal Secretary for Sabah Datuk Seri Rosli Isa and his wife, Datin Seri Norwani Muhamad Shariff. * 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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