Koon Yew Yin, 2nd Dec 2026

On 16 September 1963 Malaysia was officially formed, comprising Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore. Singapore later left the federation in 1965.

The result of Sabah State election (PRN17) on 29th Nov. has shaken the entire nation. The people of Sabah have decisively rejected PKR, DAP and Perikatan National (PN).

PKR preached reform, anti-corruption, meritocracy, and multiculturalism for over 30 years.

Yet when the moment came, Rafizi and the so called reformists were sidelined to make way for Nurul Izzah — classic nepotism. PKR has turned into a “father-and-daughter” party.

Out of 12 seats contested, PKR won only one and even that victory came from an imported candidate from another party.

DAP lost ALL 8 seats contested — every single traditional urban stronghold. In Luyang, Warisan crushed Dap with a 6,000-vote majority in a seat DAP once held by 18,000.

This is not just a defeat. This is the first tremor of a political earthquake coming for DAP in Sabah, and perhaps beyond. DAP treated non-Malay voters like your fixed deposit, DAP personal insurance policy.

Perikatan Nasional (PN) contested 41 seats and won only ONE.

Sabah, with more than 70% Muslim population, delivered a resounding rejection of Perikatan National’s brand of radicalism, racism, and religious extremism.

Even PAS candidate backtracked and dared not utter a word about banning alcohol, gambling, concerts, enforcing dress codes, or implementing hudud.

In Peninsular Malaysia, non-Muslims are PAS’ favourite punching bag — easy targets.

In Sabah, PAS didn’t even dare try.

Why? Because Sabah Muslims rejected PAS Semenanjung Taliban-style politics outright.

Sabahan Muslims are tolerant, respectful, progressive, and moderate. They do not weaponize race and religion the way PN does.

That is the true face of Malaysian Islam — and Sabah showed it to the entire country. Sabah is proving that a Muslim-majority state can firmly reject extremist politics.

The result of Sabah State election is reminding the nation what unity, maturity, and true Malaysian values look like.

The old chapter of “Sabah for Sabahans” must now evolve into the next chapter: Borneo for Malaysia.

Sabah and Sarawak — you are the original natives of this land. You have preserved the soul of Malaysia when the peninsula lost its way.

The only beacon of hope left is Borneo.

If Sabah and Sarawak stand united, you are no longer just kingmakers — You can be the architects of Malaysia’s renaissance.

The next Sarawak state election must be held by 10 April 2027 at the latest, but it could be called earlier — possibly in 2026 — if the state assembly is dissolved before its full term.

When Sarawak holds its state election, the people of Sarawak will follow the people of Sabah to vote out the Perikatan National’s brand of radicalism, racism, and religious extremism.

Why Sabah and Sarawak will leave Malaysia?

The 5% Royalty Issue

Sabah & Sarawak: They produce most of Malaysia’s oil and gas, yet under the Petroleum Development Act (1974), PETRONAS owns and controls all petroleum resources.

Royalty: States receive only 5% of gross revenue from oil and gas sales.

Discontent: Many in Sabah and Sarawak argue this is unfair, given their resource wealth and development needs.

On 16 September 1963 Malaysia was officially formed, comprising Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore. Singapore later left the federation in 1965. Based on the above facts, Sabah and Sarawak will soon leave Malaysia because the Government has taken the unfair advantage for too long.

China is very short of oil and currently is buying oil and gas from Russia, Iran and many countries in the middle east. If Sabah and Sarawak invite China to take over Petronas oil extraction, China will pay the full current price and not 5%.

In fact, China can save transport cost because Sabah and Sarawak are much nearer to China than countries in the Middle East.

Sabah and Sarawak will leave Malaysia - Koon Yew Yin