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Daily Express
18-05-2025
- Daily Express
First Sabah batch off for Haj
Published on: Monday, May 19, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 19, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji presenting contributions to the pilgrims. Kota Kinabalu: Some 137 pilgrims from Sabah departed for Mecca on Saturday night, the first group for the 1446H/2025M Hajj season aboard a special Malaysia Airlines flight via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Upon arrival at KLIA, they would join 147 others from Selangor for Jeddah via special flight arriving there at 8.25am on Sunday. The group was part of 962 pilgrims from Sabah comprising 567 women and 395 men. According to the Pilgrims Fund Board (Lembaga Tabung Haji – TH), it was one of 100 chartered Hajj flights arranged to transport 31,600 Malaysian pilgrims to the Holy Land in stages. Advertisement The flag-off ceremony for Sabah pilgrims was officiated by Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor, who presented a financial contribution. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar, reminded the pilgrims to maintain discipline, follow TH guidelines and respect the laws of Saudi Arabia to ensure their safety and the smooth performance of their religious duties. 'Pilgrims must stay focused on their worship and avoid engaging in any activities that violate the host country's regulations,' he said. He also urged pilgrims to take care of their health and hygiene, especially under the hot climate and in large gatherings of Muslims from around the world. Advertisement In addition, Mohd Na'im advised Malaysians intending to perform Hajj not to fall prey to offers through unauthorised or visa-less channels. 'Such actions pose serious risks, including fines, deportation, and being blacklisted from entering Saudi Arabia for a certain period,' he warned. Moh Na'im added that pilgrims also serve as agents of information to their families and communities by raising awareness on the importance of adhering to the rules of Hajj. Also present were Deputy Chief Minister III, Datuk Ir. Shahelmey Yahya; Sabah Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk Dr. Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif; and Sabah and Sarawak Regional Director of Tabung Haji, Datuk Nurlaila Said. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
18-05-2025
- General
- Daily Express
962 Sabah pilgrims performing Haj this year
Published on: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Published on: Sun, May 18, 2025 Text Size: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor presenting contribution to one of the pilgrims. KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor sent off the first batch of 137 Sabah pilgrims who will be performing their Haj this year. Advertisement They were part of the 962 pilgrims from Sabah who will leave for the holy land to perform their Haj. The Chief Minister also presented contributions to the pilgrims at a ceremony held at the Tabung Haji building in Sembulan, here on Saturday night. Advertisement Present were Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Senator Dato Setia Dr Haji Mohd Na'im Haji Mokhtar, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Ariffin Arif and State Secretary Datuk Seri Panglima Sr Safar Untong * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
17-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
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. Advertisement 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.
Malay Mail
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Sabah CM Hajiji reassures unity within GRS amid tensions over Usno's demands
KOTA KINABALU, May 8 — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor said all is well within the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) family. The Chief Minister had a high-tea meeting with all seven presidents of the GRS components at Sri Gaya here on Thursday, which he described as cordial. 'All presidents had pledged to ensure GRS's victory in the coming elections. 'I appreciate their views and opinions. They are all matured political leaders and understood the importance of GRS as a united front going into the elections,' he said. Hajiji who is GRS chairman and Gagasan Rakyat president, spent almost three hours with Parti Bersatu Sabah Acting President Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Joachim Gunsalam, Star President Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, Usno President Tan Sri Pandikar Amin, Parti Cinta Sabah President Tan Sri Anifah Aman, Sabah Progressive Party President Datuk Seri Panglima Yong Teck Lee, Liberal Democratic Party President Datuk Chin Su Phin and Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah President Tan Sri Liew Yun Fah. Also present was Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) Deputy President Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun. The meeting follows the warning by Pandikar that Usno may break away from the GRS coalition and contest the upcoming state election independently if the party continues to be sidelined. Pandikar recently expressed frustration over what he called a dismissive attitude from some GRS leaders, who have questioned Usno's right to demand seats despite its grassroots efforts. Jeffrey said Pandikar's remarks on Usno's marginalisation within GRS, the lack of internal consultation and the need to restore Sabah-based leadership are valid and consistent with the original objectives of GRS. He also renewed his long-standing call for a unity meeting involving not just GRS components, but all Sabah-based parties. Yong also reponded by advising his coalition allies to stay humble, saying certain junior leaders in Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah should be honest with themselves about their party's strength after asking Usno to leave GRS if they feel been belittled. — The Borneo Post
The Star
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sabah's GDP growth promising
Hajiji Haji Noor Facebook picture. KOTA KINABALU: With Sabah's gross domestic product (GDP) showing an increase in growth in 2024, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has called for a paradigm shift to ensure that all development plans are implemented successfully. Hajiji said the GDP growth of RM83.2bil last year against the RM82.1bil recorded in 2023 reflected a momentum of continuous improvement and positive development in Sabah. He said it was in line with the national GDP, which is expected to increase by 2.5% through the Madani Economy Framework that saw the restructuring of Malaysia's economy under the national Budget 2025. 'We must change our attitude to not just focus on the negatives without evaluating or giving credit to the successes or contributions made to the state,' Hajiji said when chairing the State Development Action Council meeting at Menara Kinabalu here yesterday. 'If we continue to contribute our energy positively through close cooperation from various quarters in the state, it is not impossible to successfully implement our Hala Tuju Sabah Maju Jaya ( Hala Tuju SMJ) aspirations.' He also urged the relevant agencies to ensure all initiatives and programmes under the 12th Malaysia Plan and the development blueprint are implemented to spur economic growth and uplift the people's livelihood. Under the 13th Malaysia Plan, the Chief Minister revealed the state government has formulated a State Strategic Development Hala Tuju as a proactive step to spur Sabah's economy and development from 2026 to 2030. 'It is also an early framework that takes into consideration the policy, blueprint and current development plan. Various initiatives will be initiated encompassing the Blue Economy initiative and each state development agenda under the 13MP,' he said. Despite the various successes through the Hala Tuju SMJ initiatives and positive figures from all the released data to date, Hajiji said the state government must not become complacent. 'We must continue to work hard and be more proactive. All department and district-level heads must go down to the ground more frequently to monitor ongoing projects. 'This is important to ensure that all programmes are done well and thoroughly,' he said, adding that this year, 1,265 projects must be completed in Sabah. 'All the implementing agencies must constantly monitor these projects' progress and ensure they are completed according to schedule,' he said. According to him, Sabah is among the highest recipients of the national Budget, with RM6.7bil allocated by the Federal Government this year. 'This proves that the voices of the people and leaders of Sabah are heard at the federal level. It also demonstrates that we are very serious and will strive to boost the state's development.'
