Shafie wants no more interruptions on new Sabah state government

KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal does not want any more interruption on the new Sabah state government administration in developing and looking after the interest of the people in the state.

Speaking to reporters after being declared as the valid Sabah Chief Minister by the High Court here yesterday, Mohd Shafie said interruptions on the smooth running of the state government could hinder various development efforts in the state, including investors’ confidence.

“The way forward is to develop Sabah and look after the interest of the people. This is crucial.

“I hope there will no longer be any particular group having various perceptions to the extent of delaying (the process of state government administration),” he said.

Mohd Shafie, who is scheduled to table the 2019 State Budget on Friday ( Nov 9), hoped the opposition could play an effective role by giving constructive criticisms to the state government led by the Parti Warisan Sabah, Pakatan Harapan and UPKO.

On the decision by Judge Datuk Yew Jen Kie, he hoped that everyone would receive the court decision amicably and give their focus on the development of Sabah.

Upon leaving the court building, Mohd Shafie was greeted by hundreds of his supporters, particularly the members of Warisan, who cheered happily to welcome the decision of the court. — Bernama