Esscom boosts agriculture too - Ongkili

Kota Marudu member of parliament cum Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) implementation would strengthened the security hence resulting in an increase in confidence and ease of doing business.

He said the expansion of agricultural activities would result in the towns, which provide farm supplies, getting more vibrant, adding that the tourism sector would also benefit.

He also told that the district should always have a clean environment, as well as be free of illegal businesses, vice activities and illegal immigrants. 

Besides that, Ongkili advised the council to always be ready in facing disasters like floods by following standard operating procedures.