17-05-2025
Ewon stresses policy impact, unity, and progress for Sabah and Upko
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025 Text Size: Upko President and Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, Datuk Ewon Benedick, emphasized that the party's struggle and people's aspirations must be reflected in government policies and impactful programs benefiting all citizens. Speaking at the Upko Kaamatan Festival in Kota Belud, he highlighted the launch of the 'Eastern Malaysia Focus Policy' through Kuskop, addressing the unique challenges in Sabah and Sarawak to ensure Borneo communities are not marginalized.
Advertisement Ewon assured that his ministry is implementing initiatives tailored to Sabah and Sarawak's needs, such as entrepreneur schemes, village market premises, and craft industry financing, fulfilling Upko's mandate to represent Sabah's interests in the federal government. He stressed the importance of ongoing collaboration between federal and state governments to advance entrepreneurship and cooperatives, aiming to bring local products to international markets. On unity, Ewon called for genuine cohesion beyond slogans, reflected in government policies and programs. He also noted the Kaamatan Festival as a celebration of cultural heritage and achievements across education, careers, and entrepreneurship. Ewon proudly cited Upko's role in resolving nine of the 13 Malaysia Agreement points, marking significant progress for Sabah under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Advertisement While acknowledging remaining challenges, he urged all Malaysians, especially Sabahans and state leaders, to continue working together in unity for a better future.
Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
