Overview of Sabah 2010-2014



  • In 2010, the census revealed there is 3.23 million population in Sabah including 1 million of foreigners. 
  • Major economic activities in Sabah are on Tourism (services), Agriculture and Mining/Quarrying sectors. Agricultural production contributes 18.1 per cent of total national production. 

  • Inflation rate in 2014 is 5.1 per cent
  • Sabah export between 2010 and 2014 is RM47 billion (mainly exported to US amounted about RM1.3 billion) and (fairly lower amount to Indonesia)
  • Consumer price Index is higher particularly in medicine price which gone up from 113 to 121 . It is due to the implementation of Goods and Services tax in April 1, 2015. 
Migration: 
  • The young generation, including from rural areas, tend to move to places which offer higher and better job opportunities. Those from villages are either move to the state capital or even to other countries like Singapore and Arab. 
  • The concern is when the people move out, the agricultural sector will die out and affect food security of the nation. 
Home ownership:

  • The hike on the housing price has gone up tripled in four-year period since 2010. It is believed to be due to speculations. A terrace house could cost RM600,000++ while an apartment unit is between RM300,000 to RM400,000 depending on locations. 
  • Basically, the situation of owning house is "severely unaffordable" among the people in Sabah. 
Job opportunity: 



  • Based on data acquired from Sabah Labour department (between 2011-2014), there are 39,803 applications which 38.5 per cent are SPM school leavers and 22.4 per cent are degree holders. 
Politics:
  • Rulling government Barisan Nasional is eyeing Sabah as its fixed deposit. Top leaders have been visiting the state several times, making it obvious that the state is important to the party. 
  • Issues usually raised up including the relationship between federal and state governments, oil royalty (the 40 per cent revenue as promised in the 20-point agreement
  • The influx and long-standing issue on illegal immigrants. Recent argument was on RCI reports which local leaders claiming there was no progress or solutions.
  • Basic infrastructures in Sabah including accessible roads and schools are still lacking. 


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