TAWAU, Jan. 22 -- The results of the last election sent a very clear message to the federal government not to continue neglecting Sabah, said Sri Tanjong assemblyman Justin Wong.

He said that in the previous general election, more than 74 per cent of voters cast their ballots for local parties, which he described as the strongest indication yet that Sabahans want the state's rights and interests to be respected.

"If Sabah continues to be marginalised, I believe voters will not hesitate to once again use their voting power to voice their demands," he said.

Justin stressed that the federal government must fulfil the promises it has made, rather than merely presenting data that does not reflect realities on the ground.

He said the situat...