THE Sabah Government has launched a new set of Strategic Plan of Actions (2021-2023) to address emerging challenges and take advantage of potential opportunities to enhance conservation and management of the Heart of Borneo (HoB) landscape.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said Sabah had made significant strides in implementing programmes and projects set forth in the Second Sabah Strategic Plan of Actions.
However, he said given the rapidly changing economic, social and environmental landscape, a new strategic plan of action was needed to build on the achievements of its predecessor.
“The achievements are underpinned by the following strengths of the
Sabah HoB Initiative: State and Federal Governments’ commitment towards the initiative; policy continuity; the ability for key stakeholders to work together; and the ability to leverage the HoB brand for funding and new partnerships,” he said.
Hajiji said several new features were introduced in the new strategic plan
of action to further align its focus
moving forward representing strategic shifts critical to move the Sabah HoB Initiative to higher gear towards conservation.
“The goals of the focus area of the Sabah HoB strategic plan of action are closely aligned with the main goals of the key State’s and national’s development plans including the Haja Tuju Sabah Maju Jaya Development Plan 2021-2025, Sabah Development Corridor Blueprint 2021-2030 and the 12th Malaysia Plan 2021-2025.
“Public awareness of HoB and its
conservation efforts has always been a priority to Sabah.
“Over the past years, roadshows, environmental education and training programmes to promote HoB Initiatives are conducted for teachers and local communities, especially to those residing within or near the HoB landscape,” he said.
