Sabah UiTM lecturer Firdausi Suffian said the state should now produce a larger pool of competent workers and subsequently shift focus towards industries that demand skilled and semi-skilled workers.
An economist said that Sabah, despite its growth, still faces several challenges such as high poverty rates and unemployment.
“The government’s decision to allow Sabah and Sarawak to decide on the implementation of any infrastructure projects under RM50 million in their respective state is a sign of gradual decentralisation,” Firdausi told FMT. As a way forward, Firdausi said Sabah’s focus should be on advancing human capital development. “Enhance skill levels, produce a larger pool of competent workers, and subsequently shift the focus towards downstream industries that demand skilled and semi-skilled workers,” said Firdausi.
According to a Daily Express report on Sept 29, Sabah’s revenue has been steadily increasing since Hajiji took office in 2020. As of August this year, the state has generated RM4.69 billion in revenue, reaching 89% of the projected revenue of RM5.268 billion for 2023.
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