Most West Malaysians get totally confused when they try to figure out Sabah politics. 

The combination of seemingly indecipherable Kadazan Dusun, Bajau and Suluk names along with the steadfast refusal of the Sabahans to arrange their politics like ours – “I’m Malay, you’re Chinese and he’s Indian: don’t cross the line!” – is just plain confusing.

Because in Sabah, politics is not just about race. Political life across the South China Sea has evolved differently and instead of sneering we should be learning from our brothers and sisters in North Borneo.

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