Close federal ties not just rhetoric for Sabah, say analysts
Sabah’s need to maintain close ties with Putrajaya goes beyond political rhetoric and reflects pressing realities, particularly the state’s development priorities, say analysts.
Bilcher Bala of Universiti Malaysia Sabah said maintaining a strong bond with the federal government was a strategic necessity, while Universiti Malaya’s Awang Azman Pawi described them as a prevailing political reality.
Bilcher said the commercial collaboration agreement inked with Petronas in 2021 could not have been reached without a strong working relationship between the state government and the federal administration at the time.
“A good relationship with West Malaysia would not only expedite the implementation of policies but also allow room for further negotiations on Sabah’s rights as…
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