It’s a wait-and-see game for now


Better deal: Sabah and Sarawak want higher oil royalties, freedom of religion and greater autonomy.

WILL the eighth Prime Minister of Malaysia fulfil the aspirations of Sabahans and Sarawakians to be recognised as equal partners in the formation of the country?

From Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s appointment of a Sabahan and a Sarawakian for the Sabah and Sarawak Affairs portfolio, it looks like he’s serious.

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