Sabah Made Right Decision To Join Malaysia - Najib

Sabah made the right decision to join the Malaysian federation, which paved its path to independence on Sept 16, 1963, thereby resulting in the state's current progress, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today.

He emphasised that Sabah's success could not be denied by anyone, especially in terms of its security and stability.

"I believe Sabah made the right decision (to join Malaysia) because Sabahans can clearly see the string of improvements in this land.

"However, without peace and stability, it would be impossible to bring about development and progress. What occurred in Lahad Datu and Semporna (militant armed intrusion) recently has been an eye-opener for us. It was a big shock but served to remind us how precious Sabah is to all of us," he said at a people's gathering in Padang Bongawan near here.

Also present were Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman, Barisan Nasional (BN) Kimanis parliamentary candidate Datuk Seri Anifah Aman and BN Bongawan and Membakut state candidates, Mohamad Alamin and Datuk Arifin Mohd Arif, respectively.