KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has urged public service personnel to uphold professionalism, neutrality and integrity in carrying out their duties during this election year.
He said the role of civil servants is vital to ensure that administrative operations and public service delivery continue without disruption during the State Elections.
Addressing the Chief Minister’s Department post-Cabinet meeting at Menara Kinabalu on Wednesday, Hajiji said civil service efficiency during this period would reflect the government’s commitment to democracy and administrative stability.
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Delays, wastage, and damage to public trust must be avoided through proper governance and accountability, said Hajiji.
He reminded civil servants to remain responsive, proactive, and to act with integrity, prioritising public interest over personal gain to meet the State Government’s objectives.
Separately, Hajiji announced that four bills will be tabled at the two-day State Assembly sitting beginning Monday, including two from the Chief Minister’s Department – the Forestry Bill (Amendment 2025) and the Climate and Carbon Governance 2025 Bill – while the Finance Ministry will table the State Sales Tax Bill (Amendment 2025) and the Supplementary Supply Bill 2025.