By WU VUIDE
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor hopes that security and the empowerment of the territorial army will be among the key matters discussed at the Territorial Army Commanders Conference (SKAW).
Hajiji, who is also the Patron of the Sabah State Committee in Support of the Territorial Army (JAKPAW), said the conference would cover various issues, including the administration and logistics of the Territorial Army.
“As a state located near several neighbouring countries, security is certainly a major concern. This is to ensure the peace and prosperity of the state, including safeguarding the safety of the people in Sabah.
“In fact, as we implement our state development agenda through the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) roadmap, maintaining peace and harmony is essential,” he said.
He made the remarks during the SKAW Series 37/2025 Dinner Reception hosted by the State Government at a resort on Wednesday.
Hajiji said the implementation of the SMJ roadmap not only focuses on three key economic sectors namely agriculture, industry, and tourism, but also on human capital, people’s wellbeing, infrastructure networks, and green sustainability.
“In terms of the people’s wellbeing, various proactive measures are being continuously implemented, including providing housing for the rural poor through the SMJ Friendly Homes Programme in all 73 State Assembly constituencies.
“The State Government also offers various forms of education assistance to help Sabah’s children continue their schooling. That is why I place great emphasis on security, so that more development can be brought to the state,” he said.
He also expressed appreciation for the recognition given to Sabah to host the conference.
“This event is not only to celebrate the members of the SKAW, but it also indirectly strengthens the ties between the Sabah State Government and the Malaysian Armed Forces in general, and the Territorial Army in particular,” he added.
Also present were Head of State Tun Musa Aman and his wife, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin.
