Call to review poverty rate in Sabah

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Federal Secretary, Datuk Dr Zulkapli Mohamed (pic), said the poverty rate in Sabah needs to be reviewed so as to ensure every assistance introduced by the Government can be channelled to those qualified. 

Apart from that, he said the Federal and State agencies also need to share the population data to make it easier to provide the assistance to the targeted group. 

“Several development projects in Sabah also need to be given particular attention to ensure each development project is completed according to schedule so the people can benefit from it. 

“Like the Papar District Hospital upgrading project which needs to be given serious attention considering health services is very important for the people particularly during this time,” he said during his courtesy call at the Sabah State Secretary Office here. 

Dr Zulkapli, who was appointed to the post on Feb 22 to succeed Datuk Samsuni Mohd Nor, is very satisfied with the strong collaboration between the Federal and State governments in managing Covid-19 for the sake of flattening the curve of infection in Sabah. 

Meanwhile, State Secretary Datuk Seri Safar Untong explained said the relationship between the State and Federal governments are on the right track in ensuring good government delivery and services for the people.