Dailyexpress.com.my, 27 November, 2006
Kota Kinabalu: The proposed Sabah State Budget 2007 continues to get positive response from political and business sectors describing it as "strategically formulated" and "reflected optimism for future positive growth in the State".
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Datuk VK Liew said that despite being a deficit budget it showed confidence of higher economic growth for Sabah.
"In particular, the focus on sustainable use of natural resources and effective protection of the natural environment, which was one of my seven visions during the thanksgiving dinner to (former party President) Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat," he said.
"It is important for us in the BN coalition to continue to work together in stopping illegal logging for our forests.
"Prevent from encroachment of all natural habitats for our endangered wildlife and to reduce exploitation of our natural resources for quick economic gain. This is the effective way of protecting our natural environment," he said.
Speaking at the LDP Women's Seminar in Beverly Hotel, Sunday, he said the State Government has regarded tourism as one of its main income earners.
