KOTA KINABALU, May 14 -- Citing the Sarawak state government as a prime example, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) information chief Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said a state government helmed by local parties does not hinder strong federal-state relations.

Bangkuai, who is also state assistant tourism, culture and environment minister said the Sarawak government has maintained cordial and constructive ties with the federal government despite being administered by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).

"Even now, with GRS leading the state government, its working relationship with the federal administration has delivered tangible results," he said during a presentation of appointment letters to Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) chairmen in ...