Hajiji (centre) with the new state Cabinet. Also seen at left is State Secretary Datuk Seri Panglima Safar Untong.
KOTA KINABALU : – The newly-formed unity Sabah Cabinet is committed to working closely to drive prosperity and progress over the next five years, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor.
“We are well-equipped to deliver on this, leveraging the robust development and progress carried out in the last five years.
“We are ready to roll out our holistic, inclusive, and comprehensive Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 development plan in 2026,” he said after chairing the first Cabinet meeting at Menara Kinabalu.
He stressed the need to strengthen the Sabah government to ensure sustained political stability and uninterrupted progress.
He pointed out the success of the past five years required dedicated efforts to establish stability and foster a conducive environment for development.
“With this new administration, my Cabinet members and I will reinforce our commitment to maintaining stability and championing a political agenda centred on unity and development,” he said.
“I am Chief Minister for all, serving all Sabahans fairly, without prejudice to their background, race, or religion.”
Hajiji also announced the portfolio of the 17 assistant ministers, who were sworn in on Tuesday.
Chief Minister’s Department: Datuk Joniston Bangkuai (GRS), Datuk Isnin Aliasnih (GRS), and Datuk Mandela Malakun (GRS)
Works and Utility: Datuk Limus Jury (GRS) and Dato Sri Dr Ruddy Awah (GRS)
Finance: Datuk Ben Chong (GRS) and Datuk Ishak Ayub (STARSabah)
Industrial, Entrepreneurship and Transport: Datuk Jonnybone Kurum (GRS)
Local Government and Housing: Datuk Fairuz Renddan (Ind) and Datuk Maijol Mahap (Ind)
Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry: Datuk Ruslan Muharam (GRS) and Datuk Hendrus Anding (GRS)
Rural Development: Datuk Samad Jambri (GRS) and Datuk Juil Nuatim (GRS)
Education, Science, Technology and Innovation: Jordan Jude Ellron (Ind)
Tourism, Culture and Environment: Dr Andi Rizal (GRS)
Women, Health and People’s Well-being: Datuk Rina Jainal (Ind)
