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Daily Express
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Be more proactive, Chief Minister urges district council members
Published on: Friday, May 09, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 09, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: Hajiji presenting the Letter of Appointment to a Tuaran District Council member. Tuaran: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said it is important for district council members to play an active and integrity-driven role in supporting the implementation of the State's development policies. He said district council members should not only function as conduits for public feedback but also act as effective implementation agents for government initiatives, particularly the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Development Plan. 'District council members must be more proactive in delivering services to the people, equipped with knowledge and fully aware of their functions, roles and responsibilities. 'This will facilitate the smooth implementation of government policies, ensuring that aid and development programmes reach the people efficiently and transparently,' he said at the presentation of appointment letters and swearing-in of 2025–2027 Tuaran District Council Members, here, Thursday. Hajiji said the success of the SMJ Development Plan hinges on the collective commitment of all stakeholders, including local government authorities and district council members who must work closely with the State Government to disseminate information on policies, initiatives and government assistance to the grassroots communities. He listed several development initiatives currently underway or planned for Tuaran, including upgrades to basic infrastructure such as roads, water and electricity supply, tourism development and the strengthening of local entrepreneurship. 'No matter how large the development allocation is, it will be meaningless without efficient delivery. District council members must go to the ground, see the people's issues first-hand and act with full integrity, sincerity and transparency,' he said. He also called on district council members to serve as a bridge between the people and the Government, bringing public concerns to the administrative level and ensuring that every government policy and programme is understood and accepted by the community. He noted that the new Tuaran District Council members come from diverse backgrounds, including former civil servants, business people, youth leaders and representatives of non-governmental organisations, representing the voices of four State Legislative Assembly areas, namely, Sulaman, Pantai Dalit, Tamparuli and Kiulu. He expressed confidence that this diversity would be a strength in formulating policies and comprehensively addressing the needs of the people. Also present were State Rural Development Minister Datuk Jahid Jahim, Assistant Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Isnin Aliasnih, Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Tuaran Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau, Pantai Dalit Assemblyman Datuk Jasnih Daya and Tuaran District Officer Herman Tunggiging. * 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
Borneo Post
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Hajiji: Active, principled district councillors vital to realising state development policies
Hajiji (seated centre) and guests pose with members of the Tuaran District Council (2025–2027) after the official swearing-in and presentation of appointment letters on Thursday. TUARAN (May 8): Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has underscored the crucial role of active and principled dstrict councillors (AMD) in supporting the effective implementation of Sabah's state development policies. He emphasised that AMDs should not merely act as the voice of the people, but also serve as efficient agents in delivering government initiatives, particularly those outlined in the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Development Plan. 'Council members must be more proactive in delivering services to the people. They must be equipped with the necessary knowledge and understanding of their functions, roles and responsibilities. 'This is essential to ensure smooth policy implementation and efficient delivery of aid and development programmes in a transparent and accountable manner,' he said during the oath-taking and letter of appointment ceremony for the 2025–2027 Tuaran District Council members at Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort on Thursday. He noted that the success of the SMJ Development Plan hinges on the commitment of all stakeholders, including local authorities (PBT) and AMDs. AMDs, he added, must work hand-in-hand with the state government to disseminate policy information, government initiatives, and aid programmes right down to the grassroots level. The Chief Minister also highlighted several ongoing and upcoming development projects in the Tuaran district, which include upgrades to essential infrastructure such as roads, water and electricity supply, tourism development and the strengthening of local entrepreneurship. 'No matter how large the development budget may be, it will be meaningless without efficient delivery. Council members must be on the ground, observing issues faced by the people and responding with integrity, sincerity and transparency,' he stressed. Hajiji called on all council members to act as a vital bridge between the people and the government, voicing community concerns at administrative levels and ensuring every government policy and programme is well understood and embraced by the public. He added that this latest cohort of Tuaran District Councillors comprises individuals from diverse backgrounds, including former civil servants, business figures, youth leaders and representatives of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), representing the four state constituencies of Sulaman, Pantai Dalit, Tamparuli and Kiulu. 'This diversity is a strength that will enable more comprehensive policymaking and more effective responses to the needs of the people. 'I believe that with strong commitment and a spirit of teamwork, the council members are fully capable of carrying out their responsibilities in the pursuit of Tuaran's progress and the well-being of its people,' he said. Also present at the ceremony were State Rural Development Minister, Datuk Jahid Jahim; Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Isnin Aliasnih; Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai; Tuaran Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau and Pantai Dalit assemblyman Datuk Jasnih Daya.
Daily Express
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
CM urges district councillors to play active, transparent role
Published on: Thursday, May 08, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 08, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji and other leaders leaders with the Tuaran District Council members. - Pic by CMD TUARAN: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor on Thursday underlined the vital role of district councillors in supporting the implementation of the State's development policies. He said councillors must not only represent the people's voice but also act as effective agents in executing government initiatives, especially the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Development Plan. He urged councillors to be proactive, well-informed, and fully aware of their roles and responsibilities in serving the public. Hajiji made the remarks during the swearing-in and appointment letter presentation ceremony for Tuaran District Councillors for the 2025–2027 term. He stressed that the success of the SMJ Development Plan relies heavily on the commitment of all stakeholders, including local authorities and councillors, to disseminate government programmes to the grassroots. * 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
