Sabah’s economy is showing positive growth after its gross domestic product (GDP) rose to RM83.2 billion last year from RM82.1 billion in 2023, said chief minister Hajiji Noor.
In a statement after chairing a state development action council meeting at Menara Kinabalu here today, Hajiji attributed the achievement to strong cooperation from various stakeholders in the state.
“The growth aligns with the national GDP, which is projected to increase by 2.5% through the Madani economy framework,” he said.
The chief minister also emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation to realise the state’s Sabah Maju Jaya aspirations.
He said the state government had come up with a strategic development plan for 2026-2030 to boost Sabah’s economy.
“This framework will incorporate various initiatives, including the Blue Economy initiative and state development agendas under the 13th Malaysia Plan,” he said.
Hajiji also called for increased monitoring of the 1,265 projects and programmes scheduled for completion this year, urging state leaders and department heads to maintain closer supervision.
Noting that Sabah had received one of the highest allocations under Budget 2025, namely RM6.7 billion, Hajiji said this demonstrated the federal government’s commitment to the state’s development.
