Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the State Government welcomes views and recommendations from any non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for the benefit of the State and the people.
“As Chief Minister, I am ready to listen to suggestions. I am open in terms of my management of the State. (What is important) we carry out our responsibility as entrusted by the people.
“NGOs should be free to express their opinions on matters which are beneficial to the State and the people,” he said in a meeting with Sabah Action Body Advocating Right (Sabar) Board of Trustees led by its Chairman Datuk Dr Johan Ariffin Abdul Samad at his office in Menara Kinabalu, here, Monday.
Hajiji also thanked Sabar for offering to assist him and the State Government on matters such as the environment, tourism, health and issues related to the 1963 Malaysia Agreement (MA63).
The Chief Minister said the State Government made headway in matters related to MA63, among them the passing of the Federal Constitution Amendment 2021 Bill, oil and gas rights, power to issue fishing licences and few more.
“In the context of MA63, we have made good progress,” said Hajiji.
In his briefing to the Chief Minister, Dr Johan said Sabar, established in April 2021, has a membership of 100 comprising senior members of society, including former senior civil servants.
He said Sabar is a non-political citizen group concerned with Sabah rights and matters related to MA63 and the group look forward to contribute ideas and resources to the State Government.
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