The Kota Kinabalu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCCCI)
is confident that Sabah will continue to prosper under the present
leadership.
Its newly elected President, Michael Lui Yen Sang,
said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj Aman was a capable and
effective leader of the state.
“He has entrepreneurial qualities
due to his business background. The state’s financial position is
stronger than ever with significant state reserve,” he said during a
courtesy call to the Chief Minister at his office in Wisma Innoprise
yesterday.
Accompanied by some 40 members, including the
Management Committee members of KKCCCI, Michael said the chamber was
more than happy to cooperate with the government and act as a go-between
and facilitator between the government and the Chinese business
community in Kota Kinabalu.
“We want to help our members resolve
any commercial issues affecting their businesses and help facilitate
dealings with City Hall and other government bodies,” he said.
Meanwhile,
Musa said the State Government always recognized the contribution of
the Chinese community to nation building and the economic growth of the
state.
“You have played a significant role in the growth of
businesses throughout Sabah. You have also contributed to welfare and
educational causes,” he said.
He said Sabah was on the right track
in terms of its state’s administration, socio-economic development and
its overall economic development.
Musa who is also Finance
Minister, said the state had managed to attract foreign investment over
the years including last year, which saw the first quarter pulling in
RM10 billion worth of investments, the highest in the country.
“More
and more foreign investors are showing interests, including those from
the US, Eastern European countries, Korea and of course China, which is a
significant eonomic force now,” he said.
He said the growing
interest to invest in Sabah was due to its social, economic and
political stability, important pull factors for any country.
“Nobody
would want to visit your country, let alone invest, if they deem it
politically unstable or there is social unrest. Fortunately, we in Sabah
are blessed not only with natural wonders and a rich cultural heritage
but also with hospitable people who value peace and harmony in spite of
our religious and racial diversity,” he said.
He said it was
therefore important for peace-loving citizens in Malaysia and Sabah to
uphold the spirit of unity, cooperation and consideration so as to
continue the state’s path to prosperity and progress.
Source: Borneo Post
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