Sabah Belongs to the People of Sabah – Salleh

KOTA KINABALU: Former Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak said Sabah is not owned by any political party; rather, its rightful owners are the people of Sabah.

He emphasized that these individuals represent a variety of ethnicities and religions, whether they reside in the interior, along the coasts, on the islands, or in urban areas.

On 16 September 1963, Salleh noted, Sabah joined Sarawak, Singapore, and Malaya to establish Malaysia.

“The initial authority originated from the people of Sabah

of Sabah through self-determination,” he said in his latest Facebook post.

The Usukan assemblyman said political parties and governments are only temporary managers. 

“They may change, but the true owners and guardians of Sabah remain the same,” he added.

Salleh asserted Sabah will always belong to the people of Sabah, from generation to generation.

In conjunction with Malaysia Day, he wished all Malaysians “A Happy Malaysia Day”.