Championing Sarawak autonomy to be thrust of politicians during state polls


By YU JI

KUCHING: Politicians will play up the "Sarawak for Sarawakians" sentiment during the next state election, especially in front of urban voters, political scientists say.

Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem (pic) has already positioned himself as a Sarawak patriot for standing up to Umno and demanding more oil royalties.

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Politics , Sarawak polls , Regionalism

   

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