KOTA KINABALU: The president of the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) has expressed confidence in the new mayor of Kota Kinabalu City, Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah, stating that the development of the city is set to thrive under his leadership. Tan Sri TC Goh conveyed his congratulations to Sabin on his appointment as the seventh mayor of Kota Kinabalu City, emphasizing Sabin’s extensive experience in the public sector as the former Inland Revenue Board chief executive officer. Goh believes that Sabin will be able to elevate the development of Kota Kinabalu City to new heights.
Goh praised Sabin’s professional and proactive approach and expressed hope for greater collaboration with the state government and various agencies to advance the Kota Kinabalu 2035 Blueprint and all aspects of the Kota Kinabalu City Hall 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. Furthermore, Goh, who is a member of the Sabah Economic Advisory Council (SEAC), affirmed his full support and warm welcome to Sabin on his appointment as mayor by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor on Tuesday (Jan 2).
Goh highlighted that Sabin is the third mayor of Kota Kinabalu City to hail from Ranau, with the previous two mayors also originating from the same area. He also expressed gratitude to the outgoing mayor, Datuk Norliza Awang Alip, for her significant efforts and contributions to the development of Sabah, particularly Kota Kinabalu. Norliza, who served as the sixth mayor of Kota Kinabalu City and its first female mayor, succeeded her predecessor, Datuk Nordin Siman, in January 2021.
