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3.50PM MYT, 19-11-2025
KOTA KINABALU : A senior activist Daniel John Jambun today called on Sabahans to reject all Malaya-based political parties in the coming state election, stating that six decades of experience have shown that parties headquartered in Kuala Lumpur will never prioritise Sabah’s interests.
Daniel, who is president of Change Advocate Movement of Sabah (CAMOS), said the clearest evidence lies next door: Sarawak’s rapid progress came only after it removed all Malaya-based parties from its political landscape.
1. Sarawak Progressed Because It Reclaimed Political Control
Daniel noted that Sarawak’s transformation — from a marginalised state to one of Malaysia’s fastest-growing economies — began when it shut the door on UMNO, PKR, DAP, PPBM, and other Malaya-based parties.
“Once Sarawak took back political control and stood united under Sarawak-based coalitions, it negotiated as an equal partner. Today, Sarawak enjoys stronger autonomy, higher revenue, and far better development outcomes,” Daniel said.
Sarawak now leads the nation in several key areas:
Highest GDP per capita in Malaysia
Strongest fiscal reserves
Significant control over oil and gas matters
Consistent federal negotiations conducted from a position of strength
“Sabah, meanwhile, remains trapped because our political voice is fractured by the influence and division created by Malaya-based parties,” Daniel added.
2. Malaya-Based Parties Serve KL, Not Sabah
Daniel said that no branch of any Malaya-based party can truly defend Sabah’s rights because their command structure, resources, and political loyalty all reside in Kuala Lumpur.
“These parties exist to protect federal interests, not Sabah’s interests. When federal leaders say jump, their Sabah branches ask how high,” the statement said.
3. Six Decades of Damage: Sabah Paid the Price
Daniel stressed that Malaya-based parties are responsible for some of the worst injustices against Sabah, including:
The erosion of the 40% net revenue entitlement
The centralisation of power in Putrajaya
The siphoning of Sabah’s oil and gas wealth
Federal-driven demographic manipulation such as Projek IC
The weakening of MA63 safeguards
“These actions were not mistakes — they were deliberate policies designed to keep Sabah weak and dependent,” Daniel said.
4. Sabah Loses Negotiating Power When Malaya-Based Parties Win Here
“Every seat given to a Malayan party is one less Sabahan voice in the negotiation room,” Daniel noted.
“When Sabah MPs and ADUNs answer to Kuala Lumpur, Sabah loses its leverage, unity, and bargaining power.”
In contrast, Sarawak’s political unity under local leadership has strengthened its autonomy, economy, and federal negotiations.
5. Sabah Must Reclaim Its Political House Before It Can Reclaim Its Rights
Daniel emphasised that no meaningful progress can happen until Sabah regains control of its own political direction.
“Sabah must never again allow its future to be decided by parties whose headquarters, donors, and agendas are based in Malaya,” the group said.
“Only leaders loyal to Sabah — not to Kuala Lumpur — can defend Sabah’s constitutional rights, mandate, and dignity.”
Conclusion: Sabah’s Future Depends on Sabah-Based Leadership
Daniel urged Sabahans to learn from Sarawak’s successful model and break free from the political dependency that has kept Sabah poor for generations.
“Sabah has tried Malaya-based parties for 60 years — and we remain the poorest state in Malaysia.
Sarawak rejected them — and today it is miles ahead.
“Sabah must be governed by Sabahans.
No more branches of Malayan parties.
No more political puppets. The future of Sabah must be decided in Sabah — by Sabahans,” he added.#~Borneo Herald™
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