The government will review the Sabah 40% revenue ruling to ensure constitutional compliance and protect state rights under MA63, says Fahmi Fadzil.
KOTA KINABALU: The recent court ruling affirming Sabah’s entitlement to 40% of federal revenue collected from the state must be thoroughly reviewed to ensure constitutional compliance.
MADANI government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said this step is crucial to safeguard Sabah’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).
“The 109-page written judgment must be carefully reviewed so that the overall mechanisms are fully understood,” he told reporters after attending community programmes at the National Information Dissemination Centre in Kampung Kopimpinan, Putatan.
Fahmi noted the Attorney General’s Chambers is currently examining the judgment to prevent any irregularities or unconstitutional actions.
He highlighted concerns about the 180-day implementation timeline given Sabah’s current interim administration status.
“The Sabah government is an interim administration, so certain policy decisions with financial implications cannot be taken,” said the Communications Minister.
The Kota Kinabalu High Court had directed the federal government to review Sabah’s 40% entitlement from 1974 to 2021 within specific timeframes.
Fahmi expects Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to provide a comprehensive assessment during his working visit to Kota Kinabalu.
He reaffirmed the MADANI Government’s commitment to defending Sabah’s rights and ensuring justice for its people.
“This government has fulfilled nine out of 13 claims under MA63 within three years,” Fahmi stated.
The administration has also increased interim payments from RM126 million to RM300 million, subsequently doubling to RM600 million. – Bernama
