Teach more of Sabah's pre-Malaysia history in schools, says former CM


Yong holding an old Sabah flag. Behind it is the current State Flag.

KOTA KINABALU: Former chief minister Datuk Yong Teck Lee has reiterated calls for more historical facts on Sabah prior to the formation of the Federation of Malaysia to be included in the school syllabus.

The Sabah Progressive Party president said this is important more so with the state finally recognising and celebrating Sabah Day this year, which falls on Aug 31.

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Yong Teck Lee , Sabah , Malaysia , Sabah Day , History

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