Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister, emphasizes the importance of elected officials honoring their commitments to the people, drawing a parallel to Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor's unexpected swearing-in as Sabah Chief Minister at 3 am post-election. This event serves as a reminder that representatives must act swiftly on their promises and duties once elected.
In his speech at the Sentuhan Madani program, Anwar urged representatives to embrace the post-election reality, stating, 'Now that the polls are over, let's maturely accept the results and listen to the people's concerns.' He humorously referenced the P. Ramlee song 'Pukul Tiga Pagi' to illustrate the timely nature of Hajiji's swearing-in.
Anwar stressed the need for elected officials to unite, regardless of political differences, for the state's betterment. He extended an invitation to the opposition, particularly Parti Warisan, to collaborate with the government in exchanging ideas for Sabah's growth.
Before his speech, Anwar paid respects to the late Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, who passed away due to health complications. He offered prayers for the family's well-being and later visited them to provide support and condolences.
Hajiji, in his address, affirmed the state's commitment to supporting the federal government. He emphasized the significance of strong state-federal relations for development and security. Hajiji expressed confidence that this relationship can lead to more benefits, including the 40% net revenue allocation, which he hopes will be finalized promptly for the people's prosperity.
