KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 9 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the people and leaders of Sabah to strengthen cooperation with the federal government to ensure continued stability and economic growth for the state.

Speaking at a gathering with industry players here on Saturday night, Anwar said unity between the state and federal administrations is crucial to driving economic progress and improving the people's quality of life.

"Work with the state, work with the federal. That's how we ensure Malaysia continues to grow as a great nation," he said.

The prime minister stressed that cooperation, not division, must guide the nation's leadership, adding that political infighting and disunity have cost the country valuable yea...