KOTA KINABALU: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) Terminal 2 was swarmed with people waiting to welcome Sabah's new governor, Tun Musa Aman.
The stretch of road leading to the airport's terminal was jammed with vehicles and people marching on and shouting "Hidup Musa Aman!"
The 11th governor of Sabah is returning from Kuala Lumpur after receiving his appointment instruments from the King, Sultan Ibrahim yesterday and the atmosphere was filled with carnival-like excitement.
A convoy of big bikers was seen arriving too at the airport to welcome the governor.
Government officials, community leaders, non-governmental organisations,members of the public had gathered early.
Some held banners with congratulatory messages.