Amid talk of strengthening the ‘Borneo bloc’ to ensure political stability at the federal level, former Sabah chief minister Salleh Said Keruak said the primary concern of the state is the well-being of its people and economic development.

“Recently, the term ‘Borneo bloc’ – a political alliance between Sabah and Sarawak – was being floated by some political observers.

“This kind of talk seems as though it is simply intended to...