Economy

By Kent Lo , 14 April, 2025

AFTER listening to points raised by Datuk Robert Lau Hui Yew, a Senator representing Sarawak in the Malaysian Parliament, I found myself deeply contemplating the distinct situations of Sabah and Sarawak. We, in Sabah, share the vital goal of achieving a recognised autonomous state status under MA63, yet his perspective underscored how our distinct histories shape the unique challenges we face today.

 

By Kent Lo , 17 September, 2024
The stereotype that Sabah is economically underdeveloped fails to recognise its true economic output. Sabah is rich in natural resources, including oil, gas, and timber. Despite its substantial contributions to national revenue, Sabah has received only a fraction of the benefits from its own resources. This inequity is not a reflection of Sabah’s economic capacity but rather a result of the systemic syphoning of its wealth.