Sabahans must change mindset, says Masidi
Published on: Thursday, April 28, 2016
Ranau: The notion that Sabahans are very poor in management is a false statement that needs to be corrected. Stating this, State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said almost all government-owned companies in Sabah are listed as good under the care and management category."For 15 years, we have been receiving audit without comments in government management. ADVERTISEMENT Sabah is the only State that has the most number of ministries and government agencies receiving four stars from the Auditor-General."So, if people say Sabahans do not know anything, then we are looking down on the abilities of our own people. We must change our mindset. Say to ourselves that we can do it. Do not see yourself as lower than others."We have equal abilities to think, but what differentiates us from others is the wisdom to use our mind to make a good decision. We must believe in ourselves in order to steer our State towards excellence," he said.ADVERTISEMENT Masidi, who is also Karanaan Assemblyman, said this while officiating at the opening of the Ranau Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti (PDK) Lodging Home Building, held at the centre, here.The RM250,000 lodging home building was constructed for the purpose of giving room and board for trainees who come to the centre from far away places and could not return to their homes on the same day.
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The building was sponsored by Sabah Credit Corporation (SCC) in keeping to its words made to the Ranau PDK in 2014 when the centre requested for additional buildings. Meanwhile, SCC Chief Executive Officer Datuk Vincent Pung said the organisation was thankful that the building was finally completed and opened."This is yet another testament to our continuous commitment in implementing our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the needy in Sabah. Since 2005, SCC has distributed five per cent of its profit for this purpose, and the amount was raised to 10 per cent in 2010."This programme is divided into three main target groups, namely women, children and the less fortunate. For Ranau, we have sponsored the Klinik Desa Kg Kiau building, Asrama Anak Yatim, Asrama Desa SK Kawiyan, Asrama Desa SK Naradan, PDK Ranau and the latest, the lodging building we see today."This building involves a total cost of more than RM1 million, but the total amount involving SCC's CSR projects now stands at RM19 million," he said.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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During the event, SCC also announced an additional RM50,000 sponsorship for the Ranau PDK to build a roofed compound which will be used as a multipurpose space for the trainees at the centre. Also present were District Officer Faimin Kamin, Senior Chief Deputy Director of Sabah JPKA Rogayah Awg Besar, Head of Ranau PDK Jabay Surugau, Ranau Puspanita Chairperson Maria Tuah, Sabah and Labuan Hakka Association President Datuk Jimmy Tham.