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Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Hajiji: Decision to dissolve Sabah Assembly lies with me
Chief Minister Hajiji visits one of the families affected by the recent fire. PUTATAN (June 18): Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has reminded all parties that the decision to dissolve the current Sabah government rests solely with him. 'That matter, I will think about it. Others do not need to overthink. As the Chief Minister, I will decide. But what is certain is that we will have the general election — whether sooner or later, it must take place,' he said. Hajiji who is also president of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), urged the public to be patient, assuring that the time will come when the mandate will be returned to the people to choose their next government. 'Just wait,' he said when asked about the potential dissolution of the Sabah State Assembly, following his visit to fire victims at Dewan Sri Putatan on Wednesday. Hajiji also confirmed that preliminary discussions had taken place between GRS and Pakatan Harapan (PH) regarding political cooperation, with a decision expected before any dissolution is announced. When asked about the role of Barisan Nasional (BN), Hajiji simply replied, 'Ask BN what they want.' Last month, Hajiji had expressed GRS's openness to cooperating with PH but noted the coalition might consider contesting alone if PH proceeds with its pact with BN. Meanwhile, the Sabah government has extended immediate assistance to victims of fires that broke out in Kampung Petagas and Bukit Vor on June 16 and 17 respectively, affecting 74 individuals from 28 families. Hajiji handed over aid to heads of households currently sheltered at the temporary evacuation centre at Dewan Sri Putatan. To alleviate their burden, each household head received several forms of assistance, including RM1,000 in compassionate aid (BWI), RM1,000 from the Sabah Welfare Foundation (YKS), RM1,000 from the Sabah Zakat Centre under the Sabah Islamic Religious Council (MUIS), food baskets and RM300 from the Sabah State Baitulmal Corporation. 'For household heads whose homes were completely destroyed, the State Government will construct Rumah Mesra SMJ on the existing sites. Those whose homes were partially damaged will receive financial assistance ranging from RM5,000 to RM10,000,' said Hajiji. He added that 10 houses would be rebuilt under the Rumah Mesra SMJ initiative. 'The State Government is deeply concerned and remains committed to safeguarding the welfare of the people, especially during times of hardship,' he said. In the two separate incidents, 20 household heads with 46 victims were affected in Kampung Petagas, while Bukit Vor saw eight household heads with 28 victims impacted by the fire. Also present at the event were Deputy Chief Minister III and Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya; Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Arifin Datuk Mohd Arif; State Secretary Datuk Seri Panglima Safar Untong; Petagas Assemblyman Datuk Awang Ahmad Sah Datuk Awang Sahari; Secretary of Home Affairs and Research Datuk Awang Shahminan Datuk Sahari; and Putatan District Officer Masawi Salleh.
Daily Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Sabah government stable despite pending graft charges on assemblymen: CM
Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 18, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Hajiji and other leaders visit the fire victims. - Pic by Rahim Matnin | Daily Express PUTATAN: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the State Government remains stable despite impending corruption charges against two Sabah assemblymen and a civilian in a mining-related case. He emphasised that the legal process should be allowed to proceed and that the individuals involved have the right to defend themselves in court. Advertisement Hajiji made the remarks during a visit to Dewan Sri Putatan, a temporary shelter for fire victims from Petagas and Bukit Vor, where aid was distributed to affected households. The assistance included financial support from State and religious agencies, as well as plans to rebuild around 10 destroyed homes under the Rumah Mesra SMJ scheme. Hajiji also noted that early discussions on the upcoming state election have already begun. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
13-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
RM1.5 million boost for health facilities
Published on: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 13, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji presenting a mock key to one of the Rumah Mesra SMJ recipients. TAWAU: Health facilities in the district received a significant boost with over RM1.5 million in contributions channelled through the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) development programme. At a thanksgiving and community engagement event at the Sri Balung Open Hall on Saturday (May 10), Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor presented RM1 million for the Sri Stella Rehabilitation Hub and RM500,000 for the East Coast Respiratory Corridor at Tawau Hospital. 'This reflects the State Government's commitment to enhancing healthcare and community welfare across the State,' said Hajiji, who also handed over three hearses to local mosques. The event also saw Hajiji engaging with recipients of the Sentuhan Kasih Rakyat (Syukor) programme and presenting keys to 10 Rumah Mesra SMJ recipients in the Balung state constituency. Organised as a gesture of gratitude for the successful rollout of the State's development agenda, the gathering marked progress in implementing the SMJ Development Plan 1.0 (2021–2025). As part of the outreach, Hajiji also officiated the 'Outreach Programme with NGOs and Young Entrepreneurs', a personal initiative driven by the Institute for Government and People's Cooperation (Ikrar), aimed at empowering 5,000 young rural entrepreneurs across Sabah. A total of 100 participants from Balung were selected for this phase. 'The State Government remains committed to implementing inclusive, high-impact and sustainable programmes that directly benefit the people,' Hajiji added. A total of 234 Syukor recipients from Balung attended the event. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
RM1.5mil boost for Tawau's health facilities under SMJ programme
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor presenting a mock key to one of the Rumah Mesra SMJ recipients during the Thanksgiving and Doa Selamat Ceremony and Outreach Programme with NGOs, held at the Sri Balung Open Hall, Tawau, on Sunday (May 11), while Tawau MP Datuk Lo Su Fui (left) looks on. KOTA KINABALU: Health facilities in Tawau received a significant boost with over RM1.5mil in contributions channelled through the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) development programme. At a thanksgiving and community engagement event held at the Sri Balung Open Hall on Saturday (May 10), Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor presented RM1mil for the Sri Stella Rehabilitation Hub and RM500,000 for the East Coast Respiratory Corridor at Tawau Hospital. 'This reflects the state government's commitment to enhancing healthcare and community welfare across the state,' said Hajiji, who also handed over three hearses to local mosques. The event also saw Hajiji engaging with recipients of the Sentuhan Kasih Rakyat (Syukor) programme and presenting keys to 10 Rumah Mesra SMJ recipients in the Balung state constituency. Organised as a gesture of gratitude for the successful rollout of the state's development agenda, the gathering marked progress in implementing the SMJ Development Plan 1.0 (2021–2025). As part of the outreach, Hajiji also officiated the 'Outreach Programme with NGOs and Young Entrepreneurs', a personal initiative driven by the Institute for Government and People's Cooperation (Ikrar), aimed at empowering 5,000 young rural entrepreneurs across Sabah. A total of 100 participants from Balung were selected for this phase. 'The state government remains committed to implementing inclusive, high-impact, and sustainable programmes that directly benefit the people,' Hajiji added. A total of 234 Syukor recipients from Balung attended the event.
New Straits Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Sook's transformation: Major infrastructure upgrades set to propel growth
KOTA KINABALU: Despite its remote location in the interior of Sabah, Sook is not being left behind in terms of development, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Sook, situated east of Keningau and northwest of Nabawan, is part of Sabah's rural interior and is well-known for its agricultural activities. It lies about 150 to 180 kilometres from the state capital. Hajiji said that several key infrastructure projects were currently underway in Sook, including two major road paving initiatives — the 40km Sinaron, Sook to Linayukan, Tongod road, valued at RM320 million, and the 22.85km Rancangan Belia Tiulon, Sook road, valued at RM127 million, both of which are under construction. "With the completion of these paved roads, travel time and costs will be reduced, which will, in turn, stimulate local economic growth," he said during the launch of the upgrading of Sook to a full district at the Sook District Secretariat Building in Keningau on Monday. Regarding educational development, Hajiji said that four new schools were currently being built — Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Ambual, SK Rancangan Belia Tiulon, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Dalit, and SMK Trusmadi, all of which are nearing completion. The upgrading of healthcare facilities and power infrastructure was also completed last year. This includes the nearly RM1 million upgrade of Klinik Kesihatan Sook, as well as the construction of Klinik Desa Karamatoi and Klinik Desa Marapok, each valued at RM600,000. "Additionally, 120 residents have benefited from the Rumah Mesra SMJ programme from 2022 to 2024, amounting to nearly RM9.6 million in Sook. In 2025, the state government has allocated RM6.4 million to build 80 more SMJ houses in Sook," he added. Other planned developments include the construction of a sports complex, a district hospital, a district police station, and an expansion of the Sook health clinic area. In conjunction with the event, Hajiji also approved an allocation of RM2 million for the construction of the Dewan Terbuka Daerah Sook and the upgrading of the Sook District Secretariat Building.
