Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor received a courtesy call from the new Director of the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) Sabah, Datin Dayang Halimah Awang Ahmad, at his office in Menara Kinabalu on Thursday.
Dayang Halimah, who hails from Tawau, has held the position since March 1, 2025.
Prior to this, she served as the State Operations Director (Corporate Tax Audit) of IRB Sabah.
Hajiji congratulated Dayang Halimah on her appointment and expressed confidence that the close ties between the State Government and IRB would be further strengthened to ensure more efficient and comprehensive revenue management.
He said the Government remains committed to supporting efforts to enhance revenue collection in a fair and effective manner, in line with the State’s development needs and the wellbeing of its people.
Dayang Halimah said the visit was to introduce herself, as well as to discuss strategic collaboration between IRB and the State Government in areas such as tax compliance and revenue management.
During the meeting, she also shared the direction and plans of IRB Sabah, including initiatives to expand service outreach and raise public awareness on taxation.
On the same day, Hajiji also received a courtesy call from the Assistant Chief of the Army Reserve Force, Major General Dato’ Mohammad Razeif Che Ahmad.
He was accompanied by the Fifth Infantry Division Commander Major General Dato’ Noorrul Azril Ariffin and the Army Planning and Development Director Colonel Burhan Sagoni.
State Secretary Datuk Seri Sr Safar Untong was also present.
