Kota Kinabalu: Upko’s Tuaran MP Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau said independence is meaningless if it does not ensure self-government of states and regions.
“After all, we don’t get rid of unelected foreign rulers to replace them with new colonial masters from our midst.“When Malaysia was formed 59 years ago, many questioned if we as a political union could last or if Malaya might emerge as the new colonial master.