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Australia keen to strengthen ties
Published on: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Australia keen to strengthen ties
Hajiji (right) presenting a memento to Fellows.
Kota Kinabalu: Australia is keen to strengthen existing strong relations with Sabah, apart from looking into new trade opportunities.

Australian Deputy High Commissioner to Malaysia, Simon Fellows, said Sabah and Australia have had a very long and strong connection.

“The Australian government is very focused on how to strengthen business in Southeast Asia, Malaysia and of course Sabah,” said Fellows when meeting with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor on the sidelines of the State Legislative Assembly sitting, Tuesday.

“Sabah has world-class tourism attractions,” said Fellows who is in Sabah to attend the annual Anzac Day in Sandakan tomorrow (Thursday).

In response, the Chief Minister said Sabah adopts an open-door policy for investors to come to the State.

“Australia is welcome to look into business opportunities in Sabah, in our focus development areas and especially to explore the State’s Blue Economy potential,” he said.

Fellows was accompanied by High Commission Assistant Defence Advisor Michael Edward, First Secretary Michelle Hugh and Datuk Andrew Sim, Honorary Australian Consul in Sabah. 

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