KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Governor Tun Juhar Mahiruddin has reiterated the state government's dedication to eradicating local poverty, Sabah First Info reported.

The commitment was expressed during the Fifth Session of the State Legislative Assembly, highlighting a significant reduction in registered extreme poverty cases from 22,510 households in September 2023 to 13,179 by March 2024, marking a 42 per cent decrease.