Chambers hope Musa Stays CM

Daily Express, Friday 13th July 2007


KOTA KINABALU: The three chambers of commerce in the State want Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Hj Aman to continue leading Sabah.

The Sabah United Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SUCCC), Sabah Bumiputra Chamber of Commerce (SBCC) and KadazanDusun Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) made this known to Musa during a courtesy call to brief him on the progress of the Borneo International Trade Fair from Sept. 6-9.

SUCCC President Datuk Seri Sari Nuar, speaking on behalf of the three chambers, said Musa, being successful in the corporate world before entering politics, has managed the State well and built up the State's coffers.

"Musa managed to build up the State's coffers from negative to more than RM2 billion in reserve ... a record high never achieved before," said Sari.

Also present were SBCC President Datuk Ahmad Ali Lope, KCCI President Frederick Lojingki and officials of the three chambers.

Sari said the business community definitely would like to see the Barisan Nasional under the leadership of Musa continue to lead Sabah in the next election.

On the trade fair, Sari expressed his appreciation for full support from the State Government.

"Musa, who once led the SBCC, has a full understanding of the need for close cooperation between the Government and the business community," he said.

Musa approved an allocation of RM400,000 - with RM300,000 coming from the Chief Minister's Department and RM 100,000 from the Industrial Development Ministry - for the trade fair which will be held at the Kota Kinabalu Sports Complex.

Musa said he was happy to see the three main chambers of commerce jointly organizing an international trade fair which will help enhance the business network between local and foreign entrepreneurs as well as attract more investors to Sabah.

The Chief Minister also urged government agencies and the private sector to support the trade fair.