KOTA KINABALU: The manufacturing sector remains a key driver of Sabah’s economic growth, fuelled by rising investment inflows and industrial development.
Head of State Tun Musa Aman said these investments encourage technology integration, infrastructure upgrades, and job creation for locals.
He urged the State Government to prioritise downstream activities in biomass, palm oil, Industrial Tree Plantations, and oil and gas to boost economic competitiveness.
Musa noted Sabah recorded RM6.5 billion in total investments last year, with the manufacturing sector contributing 38.7 per cent, reflecting the success of current development strategies.
He called for continued collaboration to ensure the full implementation of the Twelfth Malaysia Plan and Sabah Maju Jaya Development Plan 1.0 as both approach their final phase.