Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Government remains open to credible investments and constructive partnerships that support the State's development priorities, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said.
He said openness must be accompanied by due diligence and responsible decision-making, particularly for major investment proposals such as the proposed establishment of Sabah's first Artificial Intelligence Data Centre (AIDC).
Hajiji said this in his speech delivered by Deputy Chief Minister II and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun at the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signing ceremony involving North AIDC Sdn Bhd and several global partners at the Sheraton Hotel here on Thursday.
He congratulated North AIDC for securing the partnerships, describing the collaboration as an encouraging first step, but said actual progress would depend on careful planning, proper assessment and meaningful outcomes for Sabah.
He stressed that the proposed investment remained subject to strict assessment by relevant government agencies, including its technical and financial viability, compliance with applicable requirements and alignment with State policies, development priorities and the public interest.
