Kota Kinabalu (Jan 5) - Hazem Mubarak Musa has been named chairman of two Sabah state-linked companies, namely Sawit Kinabalu and Borneo Samudera. The Sungai Manila assemblyman expressed his appreciation to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor for the confidence placed in him with these appointments.
Hazem said the trust given to him further motivates his commitment to ensuring both government-linked companies continue to perform well and remain competitive. He also conveyed his intention to steer growth and strengthen the operations of the two entities.
Previously reported information notes that Hazem, who is 43 years old, is the son of Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman and currently serves as a director in a palm oil-related company.
For Sabahans, the leadership of key state-linked companies such as Sawit Kinabalu and Borneo Samudera is significant, as their performance directly affects employment opportunities, economic activity, and the long-term development of Sabah’s plantation and maritime-related sectors.