‘We are a govt, not a charitable organisation’, Sabah finance minister warns non-performing state GLCs

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KOTA KINABALU, Nov 9 — The Sabah government’s patience is wearing thin towards the more than 90 per cent of its 200-over government-linked companies (GLCs) as state Finance...

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“You were set up to make money to pay for your salaries. In the end, if you are not making money, we have to pay for your salaries, but we get nothing in return. This is not the way,” he said.Masidi said the state government had issued an ultimatum before, and it was considering setting a deadline, but the GLCs themselves should be responsible enough to know what they should do.

He said there were a few key aspects to a successful GLC, which included sound financial management, the principle of accountability and good corporate government, and finally, avoiding competition with other GLCs.

 

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