Kota Kinabalu: The Bajau Semporna Bumiputera Association (Perbubas) said Sabahans, including its political leaders, should reject peninsula-based parties and reclaim the State’s political autonomy.
Perbubas President Mansor Santiri said Sabah must not continue living in fear of federal leaders and should instead unite behind local parties to restore dignity and real representation as championed by early local movements.
“Whoever becomes minister must not be a coward. We’re not leaving Malaysia so why should we fear the Prime Minister?” Mansor said.