KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said Sabah’s newly formed unity Cabinet is committed to working together to steer the State towards steady progress over the next five years.
He said the administration is prepared to build on the work of the past term and will begin implementing the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 plan in 2026 following the first Cabinet meeting at Menara Kinabalu on Wednesday.
Hajiji underscored the importance of strengthening the State Government to preserve political stability and sustain the development momentum achieved in recent years.
He said the new administration’s focus would remain on stability, unity and development, while pledging to serve all Sabahans fairly regardless of background.
He also announced the list of 17 assistant ministers who were sworn in on Tuesday.
Assistant Ministers
Chief Minister’s Department
• Datuk Joniston Bangkuai (GRS)
• Datuk Isnin Aliasnih (GRS)
• Datuk Mandela Malakun (GRS)
Works and Utility
• Datuk Limus Jury (GRS)
• Dato’ Sri Dr Ruddy Awah (GRS)
Finance
• Datuk Ben Chong (GRS)
• Datuk Ishak Ayub (Star)
Industrial, Entrepreneurship and Transport
• Datuk Jonnybone Kurum (GRS)
Local Government and Housing
• Datuk Fairuz Renddan (Independent)
• Datuk Maijol Mahap (Independent)
Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry
• Datuk Ruslan Muharam (GRS)
• Datuk Hendrus Anding (GRS)
Rural Development
• Datuk Samad Jambri (GRS)
• Datuk Juil Nuatim (GRS)
Education, Science, Technology and Innovation
• Jordan Jude Ellron (Independent)
Tourism, Culture and Environment
• Andi Rizal (GRS)
Women, Health and People’s Well-being
• Datuk Rina Jainal (Independent)
