KOTA KINABALU: They are stateless, deprived of education, employment and healthcare and live in abject poverty in the east coast of Sabah.
But things are looking up for the nomadic Palau or Bajau Laut (sea gypsies) since their plight was highlighted by a non-governmental organisation involved in family planning and health.
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