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Daily Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
GRS Supreme Council meeting to decide whether to go solo
Published on: Sunday, July 13, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 13, 2025 By: Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: Earlier at the convention, Hajiji pointed out Sabah's notable economic recovery since GRS took power in September 2020, when the State faced 'the worst economic situation in its history'. CHIEF Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said his ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition will decide at its Supreme Council meeting whether to go solo in the coming state election. When pressed after officiating the inaugural Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) and Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) convention at the Hongkod Koisaan Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association, Saturday, on when this decision would be made, he said: 'Wait lah.' Supporters from both PBS and Star chanted 'solo, solo, solo' as Hajiji was giving his speech at the convention. He said the calls were a very good sign for unity within GRS and that the local spirit is very high. On whether he would serve out his full term with just four months left before the state election must be held, he said: 'Do not ask me that. We will think about it. 'We in GRS, any decision must be made through the coalition's Supreme Council. 'When I want to dissolve, I will inform all my colleagues, the party presidents when to dissolve. It is done on consensus, even though it is the Chief Minister's prerogative to advise the Head of State, but we cannot sideline our friends in the coalition,' he said. Earlier at the convention, Hajiji pointed out Sabah's notable economic recovery since GRS took power in September 2020, when the State faced 'the worst economic situation in its history'. 'With careful planning and implementation of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ 1.0) policy direction, we not only succeeded in restoring it but also boosted the State's economic performance to a very impressive level,' he said. He pointed out Sabah's Gross Domestic Product, which grew to RM84.3 billion in 2024 from RM83.2 billion in 2023. Additionally, the State revenue collection for 2022, 2023 and 2024 nearly reached RM7 billion, compared to just RM3.59 billion in 2020. On top of that, the Sabah Government's reserves now stand at RM8.6 billion, while domestic and foreign investments brought into Sabah since 2021 total RM35.38 billion. 'All of this is a healthy economic indicator and proof of the capability and excellence of the State Government led by GRS. No one can deny it. Only the opposition chooses to close their eyes and deny these facts,' Hajiji said. He said Sabah can turn into a more advanced, prosperous, peaceful and harmonious State if GRS continues receiving the people's mandate. 'We will ensure all development plans that have been outlined can be fully implemented from the city to the interior. 'The Sabah Maju Jaya policy is not just a document but a long-term strategic plan covering human resource development, natural resource management and administrative efficiency.' He acknowledged that despite economic success, the GRS continues to face ongoing challenges from opposition parties envious of the coalition's achievements. 'They will not stop. They are jealous of our success. They want to see us fail, be weak and fall,' he said, describing opposition tactics as including false propaganda, deception and slander. 'Our house, we protect. GRS is our house, our place of shelter and the organising of our struggle. If we do not take care of it, who else can we count on?' he said. At the PBS-Star convention, Hajiji said it is a historic moment in strengthening local political consensus, with the close cooperation between the two local parties showing political maturity that puts Sabah's interests above ideological differences. 'This convention not only shows the spirit of unity among local parties with their history and principles but also proves that GRS is capable of going further as a political coalition that truly represents the aspirations of the people of Sabah,' he said. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
GRS to decide on solo election move at Supreme Council meeting
Published on: Saturday, July 12, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 12, 2025 By: Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: Hajiji being flanked by other leaders at the convention. - Pic by CMD PENAMPANG: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) will decide through its Supreme Council whether to contest the upcoming state election independently. He made the remarks after opening the first joint convention between Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) and Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) at the KDCA Hall here on Saturday. Supporters of both parties were heard chanting 'solo, solo, solo' during Hajiji's speech, calling for GRS to stand alone in the polls. Responding to the chants, Hajiji said the final decision would rest with the coalition's Supreme Council, adding, 'Wait lah,' when asked for a timeline. He welcomed the strong grassroots support as a sign of unity and confidence in GRS's leadership. Hajiji also highlighted Sabah's improving economic performance under GRS, citing GDP growth to RM84.3 billion in 2024 and state reserves reaching RM8.6 billion. Describing the PBS-Star convention as a historic milestone, he said it reflected growing political maturity among local parties united in advancing Sabah's interests. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
08-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah achieves 94pc success rate under SMJ Plan 1.0
Published on: Tuesday, July 08, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 08, 2025 By: Ricardo Unto Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has completed 94pc of 467 initiatives under its SMJ 1.0 Development Plan since 2021, with 366 fully implemented, said Assistant Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan. He told the State Assembly that Sabah's GDP rose from RM77.8 billion in 2020 to RM84.3 billion in 2024, while total trade exceeded RM100 billion for three consecutive years, peaking at RM118 billion in 2022. State revenue reached RM26.22 billion between 2021 and 2024, driven partly by the Commercial Collaboration Agreement with Petronas, which emphasizes 'Greater Say, Greater Participation, Greater Revenue.' * Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Sabah hits record RM84.3bil economic output in 2024
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has recorded consistent economic growth since 2021, with the state's total economic output reaching an all-time high of RM84.3 billion in 2024. Sabah Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan said Sabah's economy posted RM77.8 billion in 2020, rising to RM78.7 billion in 2021 and RM82.1 billion in 2022. "In 2023, Sabah's economic output reached RM83.2 billion, before climbing further to RM84.3 billion this year," he said in response to a question by Datuk Abdul Ghani Mohamed Yassin (GRS–Nabawan) during the question-and-answer session at the Sabah State Legislative Assembly today. Abdul Ghani had queried the state government's achievements in economic growth, human capital development, and public wellbeing under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 1.0 development plan, introduced in 2021. Nizam said Sabah's total trade value surpassed RM100 billion in 2022, recording RM118 billion — a significant increase from RM87.2 billion the previous year. He said that Malaysia's Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin had acknowledged Sabah's strong trade performance, with the state posting RM107.8 billion in trade for 2024. "This marks the third consecutive year that Sabah's trade has exceeded the RM100 billion threshold," said Nizam. He added that the state had generated a total of RM26.22 billion in revenue between 2021 and 2024. "The rise in revenue can be attributed in part to the Commercial Collaboration Agreement (CCA) between the state government and Petronas, based on the principles of Greater Say, Greater Participation, and Greater Revenue," he said. On the progress of SMJ 1.0, Nizam said that the development plan had achieved an overall implementation rate of 94 per cent as of May this year. "Of the 467 initiatives under SMJ 1.0, 94 per cent have been implemented, with 366 initiatives fully completed," he said, citing figures from the SMJ Secretariat. In terms of industrial growth, Nizam said the state secured 52 realised investments worth RM17.42 billion between 2021 and 2024. An additional RM10.9 billion in investments was approved in the first quarter of this year. From 2021 to 2024, Sabah recorded RM35.38 billion in project-based investments — comprising RM20.61 billion in domestic investments and RM14.77 billion in foreign investments. He also highlighted progress in addressing the state's water supply issues, with treated water production increasing from 1,505 Million Litres per Day (MLD) in 2021 to 1,630 MLD in 2024. The number of water treatment plants also rose, from 85 plants in 2021 and 2022, to 88 in 2023 and 90 last year. "This reflects the state government's ongoing commitment to improving water supply infrastructure. Various capacity and quality upgrade projects are also underway," he added.
