KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor reiterated the  State Government's commitment to support the growth of entrepreneurship in Sabah. 

"Our state is full of potential, and we are eager to collaborate with like-minded  organisations such as the Malaysia Entrepreneurs' Development Association (PUMM)  to further develop a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive economy," he said at the Malaysia  Role Model Enterprise Awards 2024 and PUMM installation and gala dinner at SICC last  night. 

The Chief Minister's speech was delivered by the Minister of Industrial Development and  Entrepreneurship, Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe. 

"I believe entrepreneurship is more than just building businesses, it is about creating  opportunities, uplifting communities, and driving sustainable economic growth," he said. 

The award gala dinner's theme, "Role Model Recognition", is of great significance as it  highlights the importance of exemplary leadership and the power of setting a positive  example for the next generation of entrepreneurs, he said. 

"As we look to the future, I am confident that your Association will continue to play a  pivotal role in shaping Malaysia's entrepreneurial landscape. The challenges of the 21st  century, from technological advancements to global competition, present both  opportunities and obstacles.  

"However, with the leadership of PUMM and the entrepreneurial spirit of its members, I  have no doubt that we will rise to these challenges and seize the opportunities before  us," he said. 

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