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Filipinos, Malaysians are more than just neighbours: Governor
Published on: Friday, August 25, 2023
Published on: Fri, Aug 25, 2023
By: Nikko Fabian
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Filipinos, Malaysians are more than just neighbours: Governor
On the realisation of the new sea connectivity known as the Bongao- Lahad Datu route, the Governor said being within the BIMP-EAGA, it has been proven time and again that oue position along this frowth area has even created more opportunities especially with Sabah who has remain steadfast as our traditional trading partners for centuries. - Pic for illustration only
Kota Kinabalu: Visiting Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael ‘Mang’ Sali said Filipinos and Malaysians, particularly Tawi-Tawians and Sabahans, are not just neighbours.

In fact, he said Filipinos and Malaysians are also business partners, good friend and family.

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Speaking at the one-day Sabah Chinese Economic Conference here, Wednesday, Yshmael reiterated that Malaysia is our ‘big brother’.

Tawi-Tawi is located in the southernmost of the Philippines which is far from the Manila government and somehow deprived of internal opportunities, programmes and projects, unlike other provinces.
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