KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 24 -- Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) president Datuk Yong Teck Lee believes the political tide is turning in favour of a fully Sabah-run government, driven by rising political awareness, federal fatigue and the success of Sarawak's local governance model.

The former chief minister said the sentiment has been building over the last decade and that the November 29 state election presents the best opportunity yet to turn the aspiration into reality.

"Sabahans today are more informed, more confident, and more determined to take charge of our own future. The 'Sabah for Sabahans' sentiment is now mainstream, not something KL can control anymore," he said in a recent joint interview with Malay Mail, Malaysiakini and The Vib...