KOTA KINABALU (Dec 15): Darau assemblyman Azhar Matussin said projected economic growth under the Sabah Budget 2026 does not reflect the realities faced by many Sabahans, especially those in rural and coastal communities. Azhar questioned the relevance of growth projections of about two per cent if basic issues affecting daily life remain unresolved. He said [...]
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