“Rahman Dahlan’s remarks
that Sabah and Sarawak joined the Federation as the 12th and 13th States of
Malaysia is a typical UMNO stand that not only reflect his lack of
understanding of history on the formation of Malaysia but confirms my opinion
that many of our Sabah leaders are mere stooges and proxies of Kuala Lumpur
leaders. These Sabah leaders, no longer have
the heart and desires to fight for the special rights and position of Sabah and
Sarawak in Malaysia.” said Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan, STAR Sabah Chief, in
response to Dahlan’s statement published in the Daily Express and Borneo Post
yesterday.
One
cannot simply pick up a paragraph in the proclamation which mention Sabah and
Sarawak along with the States in Malaya that this makes the two independent
States as simply additions to the existing States of Malaya.