SIPITANG: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor described the GRS-PH Government as a people-centric administration.
He said this aligns with his Government’s approach of always being attentive to the people’s problems and assisting those in need or living in poverty.
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He emphasised that while the Government focuses on efforts to develop the State and boost the economy, it never neglects initiatives to support those requiring assistance.
“As always during Ramadan, regardless of what we do to enliven this holy month, we must not forget those who are less fortunate. This is one of the virtues of fasting — to remind us that some of our fellow citizens are struggling. That is why we organise various programmes during Ramadan to reach out to the people in need.
“In this Government, we have a policy where I consider it a government of the people — a government that cares about the people’s welfare. While we focus on building and developing the economy through various means, we must also ensure that the poor and underprivileged receive the necessary support,” he said at the Iftar (breaking of fast) event with the Chief Minister at Masjid Imam Haji Awang Hashim, here, Thursday.
Hajiji said in line with the GRS-PH Government’s people-centric policy, various assistance programmes have been introduced for those in need, covering all age groups from newborns to adults.
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“For newborns, we have set up an education fund as future financial support when they start school.
“We have an education savings scheme for newborns. Many may not be aware of this, but it is indeed available. This is why we call our Government a people-centric government — because we provide assistance from birth through to the elderly and those in need,” he said.
He highlighted that the Government has implemented many people-focused initiatives, including financial aid of RM300 per month for a year to hardcore poor families this year.
Most recently, he said the State Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Special Financial Aid package for State civil servants, amounting to RM500 for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations this month and another RM500 for the Kaamatan festival in May.
Meanwhile, Hajiji pointed out that Sipitang’s strategic location — bordering Sarawak and close to Brunei and Kalimantan, Indonesia — offers significant advantages to the district.
This strategic positioning, he said, has been a key factor in attracting investors, particularly in the oil and gas industry at the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (Sogip).
As a result, the industrial park has now reached full capacity, and Sogip authorities are seeking additional land to expand the oil and gas industry in the district.
“In Sipitang, Sogip is already at full capacity, and they are requesting more land. If no additional land is available here, we will open a new industrial park near Beaufort.
This has already been discussed in the Cabinet as there is no more space left for investors.
“The fact that Sogip is fully occupied under the GRS-PH Government is a positive sign—it means Sipitang has a bright future as more economic activities will develop in this area. This will create financial opportunities for the people, benefiting restaurant owners, small traders, and others,” he said.
During the event, Hajiji also distributed donations and aid to the asnaf (eligible zakat recipients), orphans and victims of flood disasters.
