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Sabah’s economy grew from RM82.1 billion in 2023 to RM83.2 billion in 2024, reflecting steady progress aligned with national goals under the Madani Economy Framework, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Chairing the State Development Action Council meeting today, Hajiji credited the growth to strong cooperation across state agencies and urged continued effort to implement initiatives under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) and the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) blueprint.

Looking ahead to the 13MP (2026–2030), the state has prepared a strategic development framework, including Blue Economy initiatives, to further boost progress.

Despite recent achievements, Hajiji emphasized the need for proactive leadership, better ground-level monitoring, and completion of 1,265 projects in 2024.

He noted that Sabah received RM6.7 billion in federal funding this year, among the highest allocations nationwide, reflecting strong federal-state collaboration.

He also called for a shift away from outdated practices and negative mindsets, stressing accountability and progress.