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Kota Kinabalu: The Federation of Sabah Industries (FSI) has congratulated Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor on his appointment as Sabah’s 17th Chief Minister, noting that political stability is vital for the state’s economic agenda.

FSI President Natalie Fung said a stable mandate will enable the continued rollout of the Sabah Maju Jaya development blueprint, which drives industrial growth and investment.

“With the upcoming Sabah International Expo 2026, scheduled for Sept 4-6 at the Sabah International Convention Centre, political stability is even more crucial and now attainable,” she said in a statement.

The 11th edition of the expo, co-organised by the State Government, FSI and MICCI Sabah Branch, aims to promote Sabah-based manufacturing and high-tech firms to regional partners, positioning the state as a manufacturing hub for Asean and BIMP-EAGA.

Natalie said FSI looks forward to closer collaboration with the government on manufacturing investment, high-technology and AI development, and international trade expansion.

“We welcome the opportunity for dialogue with the Chief Minister to deepen collaboration in support of Sabah First, Sabah Unity, Sabah Sustainability and Sabahan Prosperity,” she added.

She said the Sabah Maju Jaya agenda has laid a strong foundation for economic resilience and the advancement of key sectors critical to the state’s long-term development.