KOTA KINABALU: Tan Sri T.C Goh, President of the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) expressed hope that like the federal unity government, the Sabah state government, now in its final year of the current term, would continue to be the most stable and united administration compared to previous state elections.
He acknowledged that the federal unity government formed after the 2022 general election is the most stable and united administration since the change of federal government in 2018.
He emphasized that this expectation and development would better align with the overall aspirations of both Malaysians nationwide and the people of Sabah.
He expressed this during his speech at the grand Chinese New Year celebration banquet for the Year of the Snake 2025, hosted by the FCAS at the Hakka Hall here last night. The event made history with the attendance of the newly appointed 11th Head of State of Sabah, Tun Musa Aman, and his wife, Toh Puan Datin Sri Faridah, as the guest of honor.
Other distinguished guests included Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Joachim Gunsalam, who represented the Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Mohd Noor, along with his (Gunsalam) wife Datin Sri Linda Ebi, Chinese Consul General in Kota Kinabalu Huang Shifang, and several state cabinet members, including Finance Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun, Minister of Industrial and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, and Minister of Rural Development Datuk Jahid Jahim. Assistant ministers, heads of various departments and agencies, as well as Chinese community leaders, creating a lively atmosphere.
Goh stressed that for Sabah’s development, the most crucial factor is a stable and united government, a sentiment shared by people of all ethnic backgrounds.
He believes that the people of Sabah generally agree that the current state government should serve its full term until the end of this year.
He noted that the state government, led by Hajiji, was formed after the 2020 state election in accordance with the Constitution and the people’s mandate. Following the 2022 general election, it fully aligned with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s federal unity government, forming the “Sabah Unity Government,” which has remained stable ever since.
He emphasized that the people fully support stability and unity, as these factors enable Sabah’s economy to grow steadily. This stability should continue as the state progresses toward the “Sabah Maju Jaya 1.0” initiative and eventually its next phase, “Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0.”.
On another note, Goh also congratulated Tun Musa Aman on his official appointment as the 11th Head of State of Sabah in January this year and pledged loyalty to him.
He expressed confidence that with Musa’s extensive political and leadership experience, coupled with the dedicated governance of Hajiji and his administration, Sabah would continue to advance rapidly towards the vision of “Sabah Maju Jaya” benefiting people of all ethnicities.
Reflecting on the past year, Goh noted that Sabah’s development has been moving in the right direction, with an increase in foreign investment, a surge in domestic and international tourist arrivals, and progress in infrastructure projects driven by both the federal and state governments, all of which have benefited the people.
He also hoped that with federal assistance, the ongoing Pan Borneo Highway project would be completed soon, the plans to upgrade the Kota Kinabalu and Tawau airports would be implemented swiftly, and that the state government would continue working towards ensuring stable electricity and water supply to meet the demands of industries, businesses, and the general public.
