Sabah: The Sabah state government is pursuing integrated certification for the Quality Management System (MS ISO 9001:2015) and the Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS 37001:2025), Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said today. He stated that this initiative aims to strengthen organisational governance, enhance the efficiency of public service delivery, and reflect the government's continued commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Hajiji emphasized the need for continuous strengthening of the public service to ensure effective and efficient service delivery. This responsibility extends beyond public service agencies to include all officers and staff of statutory bodies and government-linked companies (GLCs). He delivered these remarks during his speech at the State Public Service assembly and the launch of Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC).
The Chief Minister expressed the state government's commitment to building a more orderly, structured, and disciplined administration. He noted that acts of misconduct not only damage individual reputations but also affect families and institutions, causing significant losses to the state and the country. Hajiji urged civil servants to view themselves as strategic partners in transforming government policies into outcomes that directly benefit the people and contribute to national development.
Hajiji also mentioned that recent political developments have strengthened the state government's position, securing a two-thirds majority in the State Legislative Assembly. This stability ensures political continuity for sustained development and long-term public well-being. The state government is considering constitutional amendments, including a proposal to limit the Chief Minister's tenure to a maximum of two terms or 10 years.
Further proposed measures include adding cabinet members to meet increasingly complex administrative demands and rebranding Assistant Minister posts to Deputy Minister positions. These changes are intended to align with current administrative practices. The restructuring of several ministries, departments, and government agencies, including GLCs, is underway to improve service delivery and performance, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and the protection of public and government interests. Hajiji stated that these efforts align with public aspirations and the state's development agenda under the Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 framework.