PBS Labuan reiterates call for autonomy


KOTA KINABALU: A call has been reiterated to grant Labuan, an island off Sabah, the autonomy to manage its economy and to be developed as a Special Development Zone (SDZ).

Parti Bersatu Sabah Labuan division chief Datuk Peter Mak said with its strategic geographical location and naturally conducive environment, Labuan could regain its past successes with the right development and administrative strategies, initiatives, and policies.

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