Sunday, November 09, 2008

Support for Sabah District Festivals


KENINGAU: The state government will always support festivals organised by district administration by promoting the products, identity and uniqueness of the respective districts.

This was stated by Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman, at the official opening of the “Pesta Kayu Koningau” or Cinnamon Fest here yesterday. The Chief Minister’s speech was delivered by the Minister of Tourism, Culture & Environment Datuk Masidi Manjun who represented him.

Musa said such festivals not only strengthened the agricultural sector as a driver of economic growth in the state but more importantly served as a catalyst for the realisation of the objectives of the Halatuju and Sabah Development Corridor with a strong agricultural base.

He said the government treated the agricultural sector as a growth area with potential for more development and high returns.

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