Anifah to share experiences in developing Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: The newly appointed International Relations and Foreign Investments advisor to the Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Anifah Aman, is willing to share his experiences as a former Foreign Minister in achieving the Sabah Maju Jaya vision.
He said this in a statement on Tuesday, following the appointment, and thanked Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor for trusting him in the important position.
“The Chief Minister understands how important international relations is in achieving the vision of Sabah Maju Jaya, especially in how the strengthening of international relations can help bring in foreign investments to Sabah.
“My appointment shows that the Chief Minister is a visionary leader because by engaging in international relations, he is bringing Sabah into the limelight. We have much to offer, especially to foreign investors.
“Now that the State Government is further empowered in line with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), it is high time we take the opportunity in engaging with foreign nations and get foreign companies to invest in Sabah,” he said.
Anifah added as a former Foreign Minister he is willing to share his experiences and also honoured to work with Hajiji for the positive development of Sabah.
“I will also do my best to advise the Chief Minister on any matters pertaining to international relations and to boost Sabah’s image as an investor-friendly state,” he concluded.
Anifah, 69, who is also the former Kimanis member of parliament, received the appointment from Hajiji at the latter’s office at Menara Kinabalu on Monday.
Hajiji is confident that with Anifah’s appointment since he has vast experience in international relations, will help the Sabah government to forge good ties with foreign nations and investors, in line with the investor friendly policy.