Sabah slangs made famous


Bossku Najib pressing flesh in Sandakan

Many local phrases originating from the state are gaining traction in the peninsula. Some have even become political slogans.  

“BAH bossku, jalan dulu (I’m going off),” I said to a group of politicians from Parti Solidariti Tanah AirKu (Sabah STAR).

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