Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim declares 40% revenue return to Sabah is settled and will be implemented by the MADANI Government
KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that the return of 40% of revenue to Sabah is no longer an issue and will be implemented.
He stated that the matter was discussed and unanimously agreed upon during a Cabinet meeting.
“Why complain about 40%? Now this government, during the Cabinet meeting has already discussed it,” he said at the Harapan Urang Sabah Grand Finale Programme at the Likas Stadium parking area.
“I checked with the Cabinet, all agree with 40%? Agreed. Want to appeal (in court)? No. Forty per cent done? Yes, done.”
Anwar emphasised that he had explained this commitment in Parliament as Prime Minister defending Sabah’s welfare.
“Forty per cent is no longer an issue. It will be implemented. Which government? The current government. Before? None,” he added.
Regarding Pakatan Harapan’s participation in Sabah, Anwar clarified the party has no intention of contesting the Chief Minister’s post.
The PH chairman stressed the importance of a strong state government maintaining good relations with the Federal Government.
“If the state government is weak, they must get along with us, and we also get along with them. We listen to them, they listen to us,” he said.
He highlighted that federal-state cooperation is crucial for development in information technology and artificial intelligence.
“This (Malaysia) is among the countries moving forward. But I do not want digital (technology) only for the rich at the top,” Anwar stated.
“I want everyone (to benefit). Digital for the people. AI for the people.”
The Prime Minister cited the RM2 billion undersea cable project linking the peninsula, Sarawak and Sabah as a key federal initiative.
This project aims to narrow the digital gap between the peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak.
He reiterated that digital technology advancement must benefit all people, not just certain groups. – Bernama
