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Warisan calls for Sabah-Sarawak joint manifesto on shared priorities
The Warisan party's vice-president has urged Sabah and Sarawak to develop a unified agenda on common issues affecting both Bornean states. The proposal aims to establish coordinated economic policies for the next five years.
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Junz Wong, vice-president of the Warisan party, has proposed that Sabah and Sarawak forge a collaborative manifesto to address mutual concerns and chart a shared economic course for the next quinquennium.
Wong's call reflects growing momentum among political leaders in the two Malaysian Bornean states to present a united front on regional issues. The proposal suggests closer coordination between the state governments on matters affecting both jurisdictions, from resource management to infrastructure development.
The suggested joint manifesto would serve as a framework for the two states to align their policy objectives and leverage their combined influence on issues of regional significance. This approach underscores the importance of bilateral cooperation among Malaysia's Bornean territories in advancing their collective interests.
The initiative comes as both Sabah and Sarawak continue to negotiate their positions within the broader Malaysian federal framework, with both states historically emphasizing their distinct constitutional arrangements and developmental priorities.