Liew, who represented the Chief Minister, hitting the gong to launch the 2024 Chinese New Year Carnival in Kota Kinabalu on Saturday night (Feb 3).
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is serious about the preservation of all cultures and traditions of the various races in the state, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
As such, the Chief Minister said the state government will continue to support and encourage the development and growth of all cultural activities.
“The Sabah government will continue to encourage each ethnic group in the state to protect their respective cultural heritage and in doing so this will promote racial and cultural tolerance, ” he said.
Hajiji said this at the launching of the 2024 Chinese New Year Carnival at Lintasan Deasoka here on Saturday (Feb 3).
His speech was delivered by state Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew, who represented the Chief Minister.
Hajiji said that he hopes all celebrating the Lunar New Year will embrace the qualities of the dragon according to the Chinese zodiac – bravery, success and prosperity.
At the same time, the Chief Minister reiterated his call for the Chinese community to be partners of progress and work together with the government to develop the state.
“I am confident that with the support from the rakyat, specifically the Chinese community, this will complement the government’s efforts to boost the state’s economy,” he said.
Hajiji also commended the joint organiser, the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FACS) and the Kota Kinabalu City Hall for successfully organising the 2024 Chinese New Year Carnival.
