TAMBUNAN: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the Yayasan Sabah Group has remained central to Sabah’s progress since its founding in 1966.
He said the organisation is not just an institution but a legacy built by the late Tun Datu Mustapha Datu Harun, whose vision continues to benefit the people.
Marking its 60th anniversary next year, he described the Yayasan Sabah Group as a symbol of resilience and commitment to development for all Sabahans.
Speaking at the Yayasan Sabah with the People Roadshow 2025 at Pisompuruan Square today, Hajiji said the programme reflected the government’s pledge to engage communities across the state.
He highlighted how educational support through Yayasan Sabah has helped children from poor backgrounds pursue higher education, with many going on to become professionals and community leaders.
The Chief Minister also emphasised the group’s conservation role, noting that over 199,000 hectares of its land have been designated as Class 1 Forest Reserves, including globally recognised sites such as Danum Valley, Maliau Basin and Imbak Canyon.
At the event, Hajiji, joined by Deputy Chief Ministers Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan and Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam, as well as Yayasan Sabah Director Datuk Ghulam Haidar Khan Bahadar, presented scholarships and assistance to students alongside community development grants.
He said the organisation is not just an institution but a legacy built by the late Tun Datu Mustapha Datu Harun, whose vision continues to benefit the people.
Marking its 60th anniversary next year, he described the Yayasan Sabah Group as a symbol of resilience and commitment to development for all Sabahans.
Speaking at the Yayasan Sabah with the People Roadshow 2025 at Pisompuruan Square today, Hajiji said the programme reflected the government’s pledge to engage communities across the state.
He highlighted how educational support through Yayasan Sabah has helped children from poor backgrounds pursue higher education, with many going on to become professionals and community leaders.
The Chief Minister also emphasised the group’s conservation role, noting that over 199,000 hectares of its land have been designated as Class 1 Forest Reserves, including globally recognised sites such as Danum Valley, Maliau Basin and Imbak Canyon.
At the event, Hajiji, joined by Deputy Chief Ministers Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan and Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam, as well as Yayasan Sabah Director Datuk Ghulam Haidar Khan Bahadar, presented scholarships and assistance to students alongside community development grants.