KENINGAU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman welcomed the proposal to make Keningau the host in launching this year’s state-level Kaamatan Festival.
He said this was in accordance with the situation of the district with its diverse cultural society which is able to attract more tourists to the interior.
“I welcome the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Development Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan’s proposal to make Keningau as the host in the launching of the state-level Kaamatan Festival this year,” he said at a dinner with family members and local community leaders at Perkasa Hotel here on Saturday.
Musa will also invite Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak to officiate the Bandukan Concrete Bridge in Bingkor, in June.
He said if all went well as planned, it would be history and the pride of the community here where the Bandukan Bridge would become famous in the interior.
He also expressed his joy at being here to be able to meet with family members and relatives as well as friends.
According to Musa, Keningau is his home town.
“This is our culture in the state, to give priority to the spirit of friendship, family, goodwill and peace, and I hope that mutual respect for each other will remain strong.
“The state is already well known in this country for its unique society comprising of various races and religions, and can live together harmoniously as one big family. This is the spirit of 1Malaysia which is special to us in this state,” he said.
Musa expressed hope that the people of this state would continue to make the concept of 1Malaysia a platform to further consolidate and strengthen the spirit of unity that has prevailed for so long.
