Sabah's economy grew by 5.1pc, GDP RM88.8bil last year

Photos courtesy of Sabah Chief Minister's department 

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s economy last year recorded its strongest performance in six years, said the Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. 

He said it grew by 5.1 per cent last year with gross domestic product (GDP) reaching RM88.8 billion. 

 He said the growth was supported by the services sector, which expanded by 4.5 per cent, manufacturing (five per cent) and construction (28.3 per cent). 

 “Sabah has momentum. Our task now is to turn it into stronger local businesses, highervalue industries, better jobs and opportunities for communities across the state,” he said at at the Sabah Edition Kembara Borneo 2026 here. 

 Deputy Chief Minister cum Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun delivered his speech. 

 Hajiji added the State's record development ceiling of RM12.02 billion under the 13th Malaysia Plan, covering 933 new projects and 240 extension projects, would further strengthen Sabah's competitiveness and attractiveness to investors. 

 “Our aspiration is not only to attract businesses to Sabah. We also want to help Sabahbased companies grow into national, regional and global champions. 

 “That means nurturing creativity, resilience and entrepreneurship, especially among our young people,” he said, adding Sabah has significant economic potential in agriculture, the Blue Economy and downstream industries, supported by its natural resources, biodiversity and strategic location.