By WU VUIDE
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has invited Chinese investors to explore the vast opportunities in Sabah, particularly in the blue economy, renewable energy, smart infrastructure, digital innovation, and sustainable tourism.
“Guided by our Hala Tuju Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 roadmap, we are steadfast in forging strategic domestic and international alliances to propel our development agenda,” he said at the China Consulate in Kota Kinabalu’s Chinese New Year reception at a hotel.
Hajiji said this in his speech delivered by Deputy Chief Minister II and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.
“We are deeply honoured to celebrate over five decades of enduring friendship and diplomatic ties between Malaysia and China, and between Sabah and China.
“Our bilateral ties have flourished, anchored by a foundation of mutual respect, strategic trust and a robust, expanding economic partnership,” he said.
Hajiji said Sabah continues to benefit from its strong ties with China, which remains a key partner in our trade, tourism and infrastructure sectors.
“This flourishing relationship is evidenced by our increasing connectivity and the vibrant and expanding business collaborations we see today,” he said.
Hajiji believed that, beyond economic gains, strengthened collaboration between Malaysia and China, and between Sabah and China, would enhance social ties and build a lasting foundation of trust and shared progress that benefits both countries and their people.
“May this Year of the Fire Horse that embodies strength, optimism, energy and determination foster a deeper partnership and closer collaboration between our nations, bringing prosperity to all our people,” he said.
Also present was China Consul General in Kota Kinabalu, Zhu Xinglong.
Masidi with Zhu (fifth left), and other invited guests mixing and tossing the yee sang.
