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40pc: Decision likely September 12
Published on: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Published on: Tue, Jul 15, 2025 Text Size: Fadillah (right, front) chairing the special meeting of the Technical Committee under the MA63 Implementation Council. Kota Kinabalu: A resolution on Sabah's 40 per cent revenue claim under the Malaysia Agreement (MA63) is expected to be finalised before the Malaysia Day celebration on Sept 16. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the issue was the focus of a special meeting of the Technical Committee under the MA63 Implementation Council (MTPMA63) held at Menara Kinabalu, Monday,
Advertisement He said the Sabah Government had submitted proposed solutions regarding the long-standing 40 per cent revenue claim during the meeting. Fadillah, who also chairs the committee, said each proposed solution would be presented to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ahead of the next MTPMA63 meeting, scheduled for Sept 12 in Kuala Lumpur. 'At that meeting, we will determine the appropriate course of action, whether an interim solution or otherwise, as we must also consider the ongoing court case, filed by the Sabah Law Society, regarding the 40 per cent revenue claim,' he said. 'In legal terms, there are limitations that prevent us from finalising a solution without a decision from the court. 'However, what we are seeking is a resolution outside the court's jurisdiction,' he told reporters after chairing the committee meeting. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan and Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. Meanwhile, Jeffrey said the special meeting was productive, and that the Sabah Government had submitted proposals concerning the 40 per cent revenue claim, which will be reviewed by the MTPMA63. He said Sabah is suggesting that 40pc of federal revenue be allocated for non-disputed items. 'We have suggested implementing this 40pc on items that are not disputed, such as the taxes collected from the State as a temporary measure,' said the Deputy Chief Minister I. He said these suggestions must not prejudice the final decision on the issues involving the State's claim to the 40pc federal tax revenue return to the State as provided under Sections 112C and 112D of the Federal Constitution. It is understood that the technical committee were cautious due to the SLS ongoing High Court case against the Federal Government over state rights to 40pc revenue. The SLS court case e-review is set to be heard at the Kota Kinabalu High Court on Aug 7. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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