PM: Sabah reflects true spirit of ‘Malaysian Family’

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah reflects the true spirit of ‘Malaysian Family’, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

He also said a Kadazan proverb - Osusa Toi Asanang Tomoi-mo Mi-i-so (together in good and bad times), during the 2022 Sabah Malaysian Family Aspiration (AKM) Tour Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here on Friday.

“Since being appointed Prime Minister last August, I have visited Sabah four times and indeed this state is very close to my heart. I am proud to see the ethnic diversity in Sabah that can sit at the same table regardless of religious and racial sentiments. This is the true spirit of the Malaysian Family that wants to be emphasized.

“As the Kadazan saying goes, ‘Osusa Toi Asanang Tomoi-mo Mi-i-so’ which means together in good and bad times in one Malaysian Family. This is my great hope. Apart from that, the nature of openness of the people of Sabah has been proven to be firmly held in fostering the harmony of life of the people of this State.

“When I introduced the Keluarga Malaysia concept, the people of Sabah were all smiles because the basic value of unity in diversity is ingrained in the life of the Keluarga Malaysia in this state. It is the hope of the Federal Government to see Sabah and Sarawak together enjoy rapid development like other states,” he said.

Also present were Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor; Deputy Chief Ministers Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan and Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam; Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee; state Cabinet ministers and senior ministry officials.

On the AKM tour, Ismail Sabri said it was part of the government’s efforts to fulfil the aspirations of the people who want their well-being and welfare continue to be protected.

“I hope Keluarga Malaysia in Sabah will take advantage of the facilities provided and appreciate the true meaning of the Keluarga Malaysia Aspirations which guarantee the harmony and well-being of Keluarga Malaysia,” he said.

Several interesting, fun and beneficial activities have been lined up for visitors at the threeday event which starts daily at 9 am until May 22.

Among them are the Malaysian Family Agro Sales, Malaysian Family Sales, electronic sports; community games, gotongroyong, fun ride cycling tour and Malaysian Family feast.

Sabah is the third destination for the AKM tour, inspired by the Prime Minister, after the first was held in Johor and the second in Perlis.