TAMPARULI: The State Government is committed to providing basic amenities for the  people, particularly those in the rural areas so they too can enjoy progress and  development, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor. 

Speaking at the launching of the Surau, Open Air Hall and Community Centre at  Kampung Damat here today, Hajiji was glad to note that initiatives under the Hala Tuju  Sabah Maju Jaya are bearing fruits. 

He said through the Hala.Tuju SMJ, Sabah's economy has now recovered following the  economic slowdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic more than three years ago. 

"This is evident based on the successes that we have achieved although those in the  opposition are still trying to deny it.I expect them to give constructive criticisms and not spread baseless lies," he said. 

The State Government has achieved much success in attracting investors and today our  two industrial parks - the Kota Kinabalu.Industrial Park and Sipitang Oil and Gas  Industrial Park is almost running full capacity, he stressed. 

“To solve this, the State Cabinet has approved two new industrial park in Kimanis and  another between Kota Belud and Kota Marudu to accommodate more investors seeking  to invest in Sabah, he added 

"The State Government is committed to do its best for Sabah and intensive efforts are  on-going to resolve legacy issues such as water, electricity supply and roads," he said. 

In this respect, Hajiji commended Kampung Damat Village Development and Security  Committee (JKKK) for the completion of the three buildings, much needed by the  villagers. 

He said the completion of the buildings costing RM450,000 was also proof of the  government's concern for the local community's well-being here. 

"It is in line with the State Government's commitment to ensure people across the board  will enjoy development and progress," he said.

He said the construction of the Community Centre, an activity centre for the Kampung  Damat Christian community, adjacent to the new Surau symbolises Sabah’s unique  religious harmony. 

He also called upon the local community to maximise usage of the facilities for the benefit  of all. 

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