GTP impacts positively on Sabah too - Musa

KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional’s (BN) transformation programmes have brought about much benefits and positive impact to the nation, including the people in Sabah, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said.

The implementation and success of the programs have clearly given much positive impact and effect towards improving the prosperity of the people and overall development of the state.

It had also increased the socio-economy and income of the people, development of basic infrastructure in the rural areas, the rapid growth of the industrial sector, including oil and gas and tourism as well as poverty eradication, Musa said in a statement yesterday.

He was commenting on the Government Transformation Programme (GTP) annual report that was tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Tuesday.

“Based on the EPU Director’s report on February 20, it is proven that the state’s poverty rate was successfully decreased from 19.7 per cent in 2009 to 8.1 per cent in 2012 while household income has increased to RM4,013 in 2012 from RM3,102 in 2009,” Musa said.

The Finance Minister added that the state government and all Sabahans congratulated the federal government, especially Najib, for tabling the Government Transformation Programme annual report and they welcome the report which clearly proved the government’s seriousness in planning and implementing various agendas under the country’s transformation program.

“This shows that the BN leadership under Najib is more daring and responsible in its efforts to tell and prove to the rakyat of the government’s resolve and commitment as well as achievements in taking care of the people’s welfare and spur the country’s growth,” Musa stressed.

According to him, what is important is for Sabahans to evaluate thoroughly and make the best comparison of the BN government’s excellent track record as well as the promises it had fulfilled.

“They should also look at the benefits that they have and are still enjoying through the implementation of various initiatives as well as transformation.

“It is a fact that we are far more realistic compared to the manifesto and empty promises of the opposition.

“I believe with the record and achievement report, the BN government will continue to spark off our spirit, resolve and commitment towards ensuring the development and success will be on par with the country’s development and transformation agenda.

Source : Borneo Post