Hajiji said Sabah had also recorded a recent investment from Singapore in the Oil and Gas Industrial Park in Sipitang, with the agreement signed and witnessed personally by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
“This investor (from Singapore) is bringing RM31 billion in investment in three phases. Not only will it boost the economy, but it will also create many job opportunities.
“I understand that during implementation, they will require 7,000 to 8,000 workers, which will provide good opportunities for Sabah’s young people who need employment,” said the Chief Minister.
Hajiji said domestic investments from companies based in Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah have also driven the state’s strong investment performance.
“The government’s encouragement of investors has been significant, and Sabah’s sound government policies make investors happy to come and invest in the state.
“The Sabah government provides facilities (to investors) such as land, sites and regulations to expedite procedures so they can implement and start their businesses,” he said.
Commenting on the state’s revenue, Hajiji said the Sabah government had also increased collections to RM7 billion, up from RM3 billion when he first took over the state administration.
“Reserves have now reached RM8 billion, compared with less than RM3 billion when I took over the Sabah administration,” he added.
