Among the 13 key points contained in the document are the establishment of a native land foundation to safeguard native customary rights (NCR), a longstanding issue in Sabah and neighbouring Sarawak.
It has also promised to build 1,500 new affordable homes that, according to chief minister and GRS chairman Hajiji Noor, would be a project under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) initiative.
Sabah will also seek higher revenue from its oil and gas industry, he added when unveiling the manifesto today.
Hajiji claimed that the GRS-Barisan Nasional government had restored political stability in Sabah and helped to create a more conducive environment for businesses and investors.
“GRS pledges to strengthen the state’s economy by developing the agriculture, industrial and tourism sectors while we continue to demand the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63),” he said.
It also pledged to strengthen the management of Sabah’s natural resources through the acquisition of Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd and by exploring avenues for renewable energy resources.
“We will also demand that Putrajaya improves security, education and health services in Sabah, as well as the repatriation of undocumented migrants.
“GRS emphasises on women, family and community development and encourages youth participation in national development,” he added.
The coalition also pledged to improve the civil service to improve efficiency while basic infrastructure projects will be launched in less-developed areas.
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