TUARAN: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor is confident that  Sabah can be among the top states in the country in five years time from now.  

"What is important is planning to assist and improve the socio-economic standards of  the people," he said at the breaking of fast ceremony with Mukim Tambalang people at  Masjid As-Sajdin here on Sunday.  

Hajiji who is Sulaman Assemblyman also wants Tuaran to be the best model for unity  and in terms of fully supporting the current State Government.  

"I want Tuaran to be the best example in giving solid support to the current State  Government," he said.  

He reiterated his call for the people not to be hoodwinked by the fake news and slanders  of the opposition belittling the State Government.  

During the month of Ramadan, the Chief Minister said he has a packed schedule but  would be taking time to meet with the people and break fast together.  

"Tomorrow (Monday) I will be going to Penang to break fast with 1,400 Yayasan Sabah sponsored students," he said.  

Hajiji also called upon the people to take the opportunity to strengthen relations and  friendship during the holy month of Ramadan. 

"Let us also not forget about those less fortunate people too," he said.  

During the ceremony, Hajiji presented contributions to 728 recipients from 21 villages in  Mukim Tambalang.  

Also present were Labuan MP Datuk Suhaili Abd Rahman and Chief Political Secretary  to the Chief Minister Datuk Abdul Kassim Razali.  

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