Sabah and Sarawak leaders slam Dr M: We were treated as ‘stepchildren’


KUCHING: Sabah and Sarawak did not enjoy much development and were largely ignored throughout Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s 22 years as prime minister, political leaders here said.

Sabah STAR president Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan (pic) said the underdevelopment in his state could be attributed to Dr Mahathir’s “discriminatory policies” and treatment.

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