KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is preparing an interim plan to tackle port congestion and reduce economic impact from the Middle East crisis, said Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick.
He said the proposal will be tabled to the state Cabinet as part of efforts to strengthen economic resilience.
Despite global uncertainty, Sabah continues to attract investor interest, including a RM30 million preliminary deal between KTC and Dongfeng Motor for a proposed vehicle assembly plant.
Ewon said foreign delegations from China are expected to visit Sabah soon, reflecting ongoing confidence in the state’s industrial sector.
The government is also planning three new industrial parks in Kota Belud, Beaufort and Kudat, while reviewing incentives for SMEs.
He earlier officiated KTC’s RM150 million logistics hub at KKIP, which is expected to create over 500 jobs once completed.