KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has extended his congratulations to Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on the latter's appointment as Malaysia's ninth prime minister.
Hajiji said Ismail Sabri possesses the necessary credentials and experience to helm the country.
The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chairman said the state government fully supports Ismail Sabri and looks forward to a cohesive and fruitful state-federal working relationship, not just to hasten efforts to develop the state but also in dealing with issues pertaining to Sabah's rights.
"We will continue to persistently pursue all issues with regards to Sabah's rights, needs and priorities.
"Now that the leadership tussle at the federal level has been settled, let us all come together, set aside differences, and move forward to fight the Covid-19 pandemic and rebuild our economy," he said in a statement.
Hajij, on behalf of the state government, also thanked outgoing caretaker prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin for his service to the nation and the people, and for his support and contributions to Sabah.