Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim congratulates Hajiji Noor on his re-election as Sabah chief minister, pledging continued federal support for state rights
KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor on receiving a new mandate to form Sabah’s state government.
The Federal Government respects the clear message sent by voters demanding change after past injustices and neglect, Anwar said.
He pledged that the MADANI Government will continue championing Sabah’s demands and rights, building on achievements of the past three years.
“Alhamdulillah, over the past three years, we have worked to resolve every inherited issue, including those concerning claims and rights that affect Sabah’s interests,” he stated in a Facebook post.
“Within this short period, several tangible advancements have been made regarding the Malaysia Agreement 1963.”
Anwar affirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring Sabah becomes prosperous and just, ending marginalisation.
“The voice of the people of Sabah is a trust that we must uphold with the highest sense of responsibility,” he added.
GRS chairman Hajiji was sworn in for his second term as chief minister before Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman at Istana Seri Kinabalu.
Official results show GRS secured 29 seats in the 17th Sabah State Election, with Warisan obtaining 25 seats.
Barisan Nasional won 6 seats, UPKO 3, and STAR 2, while independent candidates secured five seats.
Pakatan Harapan, Perikatan Nasional, and KDM each won one seat in the state polls. – Bernama
