STATE Special Tasks and Coordination Assistant Minister Datuk Fairuz Renddan said the State Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is stable and continues to focus on the development of the State and its people.
Kota Kinabalu: State Special Tasks and Coordination Assistant Minister Datuk Fairuz Renddan said the State Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is stable and continues to focus on the development of the State and its people.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor dismissed any likelihood of the State Assembly being dissolved to accommodate another State election jointly with the parliamentary election when GE15 is called
Pintasan Assemblyman, Fairuz Renddan, called on students to start the new school session with determination to achieve success, while also adhering to the standard operating procedures.
“Children who are about to start the school session, will definitely be
enthusiastic because I am sure they have been missing the school atmosphere, meeting teachers and friends for a long time
Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said the State Government is mulling a new law to ensure deep sea fishing rights will remain under the state, now that Sabah can issue her own licences.
“This is an important decision. It is a big relief for industry players in the sector and the revenue from the licences can be collected by the state,” he said.
In his reply to an additional question by Pintasan Assemblyman (Bersatu) Fairuz Bin Reddan, Jeffrey said the state government is exploring the possibility of drafting a new fisheries policy to ensure the rights remain under the state, as a long-term measure.
Jeffrey who is also Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries, noted the department has implemented several initiatives to provide assistance to affected farmers and fishermen whose incomes are hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Through the Sabah Cares Assistance package, each farmer (rubber, palm oil and cocoa smallhol