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Kota Kinabalu: No matter how bad the financial position, the Federal Government must not defer or cancel any development project that has yet to commence in Sabah, said The Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) President Tan Sri T.C.Goh.

Welcoming Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor’s assurance on the matter in the State Assembly, he said the State Government should appeal against any deferment.

Goh, a member of the Sabah Economic Advisory Council (SEAC),concurred with Hajiji that Sabah needs a large allocation to develop the state, especially involving public infrastructure.

He said this after a thanksgiving ceremony at the Peak Nam Toong Temple, for the successful organising of the 7th FCAS Sabah International Dragon Boat Race, recently.

Goh, who is also President of The Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Huazong), contended that with Sabah listed as one of the six poorest states in the country, it is only appropriate that the federal government provide more attention and development funding to the state.

In the Taoist ritual, the FCAS leaderships also prayed for continued peace, stability, harmony, and economic growth for Sabah and its people.