KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the State Government has allocated RM70 million this year, the highest ever for Chinese and missionary schools and non-Muslim houses of worship.
"This is proof of the State Government's commitment to fulfil the needs of each group," he said at the launch of the Chinese New Year Carnival at Padang Merdeka here tonight.
In his speech delivered by Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew, he said the State Government's commitment to supporting all the people's programmes without prejudice should never be doubted.
He also believed that the Chinese New Year Carnival was not only attended by the Chinese community but also by other communities of different races and beliefs in Sabah.
"We celebrate each other's festivals together, which has greatly galvanised unity among the multi-racial and multi-religious people in the state," he said.
The Chief Minister advised the people not to be easily swayed by negative elements that are out to jeopardise unity.
