Calls are mounting for Sabah Chief Minister datuk Seri Hajiji Noor to step down following explosive allegations of corruption that have rocked the state government. Two prominent figures from the opposition Parti Warisan, Youth chief Terence Au and Kota Kinabalu division information chief Samuel Wong, have demanded the resignation of Hajiji and several other officials implicated in the scandal.
The controversy erupted after a businessman turned whistleblower released videos allegedly exposing corrupt practices involving Hajiji, several state assemblymen, and Cabinet members. Au and Wong argue that the casual nature of the discussions captured in the videos points to a systemic failure of integrity within the government.
“Wira Warisan Sabah urges all state assemblymen implicated in this scandal to take honourable steps by resigning from their positions as ministers, assistant ministers, and GLC chairpersons immediately.The chief minister should also consider doing the same. This step is crucial to demonstrate a commitment to integrity and accountability to the people and to show that they have nothing to hide behind their positions,”
Au emphasized that resigning would allow for impartial investigations into the allegations without interference from those perhaps involved. He believes this would demonstrate the government’s commitment to combating corruption, aligning with their stated anti-corruption stance.
Wong echoed these sentiments, highlighting the negative attention the scandal has attracted both domestically and internationally.He stressed the need for regular public updates on the investigation’s progress to maintain openness and ensure the public’s trust.
Among those named in the videos are prominent figures like Sabah Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun,Deputy chief Minister II and State Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya,and Sabah Science,Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Ariffin Arif. Several assemblymen,including Datuk Yusof Yakub,Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy,and Datuk Rubin Balang,have also been implicated.
Adding fuel to the fire, a former CEO of Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd accused Hajiji of abusing his power and making politically motivated decisions regarding mining licenses during his tenure.
Hajiji has vehemently denied the allegations,dismissing them as a smear campaign orchestrated to weaken the gabungan Rakyat sabah government ahead of the upcoming state elections.
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