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 emphasised 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 through self-determination,” he stated in a recent post on Facebook.
The Usukan assemblyman remarked that political parties and governments serve merely as temporary administrators.
“They may come and go, but the genuine owners and protectors of Sabah will always remain constant,” he continued.
Salleh affirmed that Sabah will perpetually belong to the people of Sabah, across generations.
In celebration of Malaysia Day, he extended his wishes to all Malaysians for a “Happy Malaysia Day”.
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah does not belong to any political party, and instead its true owners are the people of Sabah, said former Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak.
He said these people come from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds, whether in the interior, the coasts, the islands or the towns.
Salleh said on 16 September 1963, Sabah, together with Sarawak, Singapore and Malaya, formed Malaysia.
“The original power came from the people 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”.
