KOTA KINABALU, — The future of local governance in Sabah is expected to be characterised by efforts to enhance autonomy, embrace digital transformation, promote sustainability and ensure inclusiveness and participation, said Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Joachim Gunsalam.
He said by addressing these areas, Sabah can build a resilient, equitable and prosperous future for its communities and the effectiveness of these efforts will depend on continuous collaboration between local authorities, the federal government, the private sector and the citizens of Sabah.
The state local government and housing minister said good governance depends on the ability to take responsibility for both the administration and the people.
“Governance procedures are most effective when they are participatory, responsible, transparent, efficient, inclusive and adhere to the rule of law,” he said today.