Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Council of Datuks is seeking to strengthen its ties and cooperation with the State Government to support efforts to improve public service delivery and Sabah’s development.
Its President, Datuk Claudius Roman, said this during a courtesy visit to Sabah State Secretary Datuk Zainudin Aman at his office in Menara Kinabalu on Oct 29.
Claudius led a delegation comprising the Council’s three deputy presidents and executive committee members, during which he briefed Zainudin on the organisation’s establishment, initiatives and royal patronage.
He said the visit provided an opportunity to share the Council’s background, history, functions and contributions to the State.
“The Sabah Council of Datuks was officially registered in July 2010 and co-founded by me (Claudius) and Datuk Iskandar Malek, who served as the first president.
“The Council’s royal patrons have included former Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah and Tun Juhar Mahiruddin, while the current patron is Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman,” said Claudius, who has served as president since 2012.
He said the courtesy visit also aimed to reaffirm the importance of collaboration between established organisations and the State Government in supporting Sabah’s development agenda.
Claudius added that the Council was committed to fostering closer engagement with the State administration and contributing to Sabah’s continued progress and prosperity.
Also present were the three deputy presidents, Datuk Joseph Paulus Lantip, Datuk Abdul Kadir M.E. Sikkandar and Datuk Sia Hiong Tee.
