PAITAN: The State Government has approved a proposal to upgrade Paitan and Sook sub-districts to full district status, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Published on: Wednesday, January 06, 2021
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Kiob presenting a momento to Jahid.
Kota Kinabalu: State Rural Development Minister Datuk Jahid Jahim expressed interest in IDS’ research expertise in assisting the Ministry on poverty issues, impact of Mini Estet Sejahtera (MESEJ) and district development plans.
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According to Jahid, the Ministry aims to create a resilient inclusive community by focusing on each community and district’s strength.
“Future collaboration between IDS and the Ministry for rural development could benefit the state in developing a wholistic state that embraces each community’s unique strengths and the district’s natural resources,” he said during a courtesy call by an Institute for Development Studies delegation.