KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman is confident that Sandakan can become a trade hub for the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines-East Asia Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA).
He said Sandakan and Sabah in general have the potential to be an important player in the region due to their strategic location right in the centre of the growth area.
“I am confident because Sandakan’s location is very central to the neighbouring countries in BIMP-EAGA, it can become a trading centre for the region,” he said this to reporters after officiating at the launch of State-level Sayangi Komuniti programme here yesterday.
He added that Sabah was in position to capitalise on its own social, political and economic stability to fully tap the potential within the BIMP-EAGA.
“We are not just working to ensure the continuation of this ideal condition in our country but also helping our neighbours make sure that whatever problems that arise can be resolved, like our participation in resolving the conflict in Southern Philippines.
“I believe this can be done if we all work together, and I believe everyone wants peace and stability,” he said when asked if Sandakan could be developed into a truly important and functioning hub for the region, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s remarks during his visit on Sunday that the State’s second largest city would thrive as the gateway for BIMP-EAGA under the Barisan Nasional administration.
Musa believed the Prime Minister’s vision of Sandakan can be materialized as Sabah continues to strengthen ties with the neighbouring countries towards ensuring a continuous stability in the region.
Meanwhile on the function, Musa said he was proud to see a huge turnout for the event, which indicated a strong awareness and commitment among the public in Sabah in playing their role towards ensuring peace and security.
He said this was in tandem with the government’s commitment to implement and support any initiatives that promote unity and sense of oneness among the people.
“There are so many Rukun Tetangga committee members from across the State coming just for the event today, a proof that the response for Rukun Tetangga programmes in Sabah is very good.
“This also shows that the people are sensitive about their role in promoting security and unity, and their recognition towards the Rukun Tentangga programmes under the National Unity and Integrity Department (NUID),” he said.
He said Rukun Tetangga played a crucial role, especially with opposition leaders trying to create chaos and disunity among the people in their efforts to topple the government.
Earlier in his speech, Musa said the State Government welcomed the initiatives by the Federal Government in providing the necessary facilities for the Rukun Tetangga Committee and would continue to support this effort wherever it could, to further empower the institution as an effective tool in safeguarding the peace and harmony among the people.
Also present were NUID director general Dato’ Azman Amin Hassan and NUID Sabah director Nurul Akmalina Shamsuddin.
the sole distributorship for each and every country within the BIMP- EAGA and IMT-GT was taken up so fast that opportunities were only left for sub-distributors
ReplyDeleteThe investment arm of the chamber is expected to deliberate on this offer shortly and there are hints of sharing this business opportunity with other chambers of commerce in Sabah
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