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The Sun
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sabah's 40% revenue claim decision expected by September under MA63
KOTA KINABALU: The decision on Sabah's 40 per cent revenue claim under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is expected to be finalised before Malaysia Day on Sept 16. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stated that the Sabah government has submitted proposed solutions during a special meeting of the Technical Committee under the MA63 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63). Fadillah, who chairs the committee, explained that each proposed solution will be presented to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ahead of the next MTPMA63 meeting on Sept 12 in Kuala Lumpur. The committee will then determine the appropriate course of action, considering both interim solutions and the ongoing court case filed by the Sabah Law Society regarding the claim. '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,' Fadillah told reporters after the meeting at Menara Kinabalu. The meeting was attended by Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan and Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. Jeffrey described the discussions as productive, with Sabah's proposals now under review by the MTPMA63.
Borneo Post
14-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
MA63: Decision on Sabah's 40 pct revenue claim expected by Sept, says Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof KOTA KINABALU (July 14): The decision on Sabah's 40 per cent revenue claim under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is expected to be finalised before the Malaysia Day celebration on Sept 16. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the Sabah government had submitted proposed solutions regarding the long-standing 40 per cent revenue claim during a special meeting of the Technical Committee under the MA63 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63), held at Menara Kinabalu here today. Fadillah, who also chairs the committee, said that 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 at Menara Kinabalu, here, today. The meeting was also attended by Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan; and Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. Meanwhile, Jeffrey said that 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. – Bernama
The Star
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sabah recommends 40% federal revenue be used for non-disputed items
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is suggesting that 40% of federal revenue be allocated for non-disputed items, Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan says. 'We have suggested implementing this 40% on items that are not disputed, such as the taxes collected from the state as a temporary measure,' he said after attending the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) technical committee meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof here. He said these suggestions must not prejudice the final decision on the issues involving the state's claim to the 40% 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 Sabah Law Society's (SLS) ongoing High Court case against the federal government over state rights to 40% revenue. Fadillah said the technical committee meeting on Monday (July 14) was specific to Sabah's claims for its revenue under Sections 112C and 112D only. He said they were looking at solutions outside the court jurisdiction, seeing that there is an ongoing case by the SLS at the moment. 'There are constraints in making decisions that are under the court's jurisdiction for the time being, so we must find solutions to areas outside the court's jurisdiction,' he explained. Fadillah said that this special technical meeting in Sabah is specific to the needs and claims in Sabah, and would be followed up with another technical meeting with Sarawak. He said an MA63 action council meeting to discuss Sabah and Sarawak's rights is scheduled to be held on Sept 12 in Kuala Lumpur. Earlier, he said that the suggestions from Sabah will be conveyed to the Prime Minister for consideration, and whether they will be adopted as an interim measure. The SLS court case e-review is set to be heard at the Kota Kinabalu High Court on Aug 7.
New Straits Times
14-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Federal govt to decide on MA63 agreement on Sept 12, says Fadillah
KOTA KINABALU: The federal government will make a decision related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) on Sept 12, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah said the decision would be made after another technical committee meeting related to Sabah and Sarawak. "Today, we will continue with the meeting of the MA63 action, which was initiated by the prime minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim). He decided to hold a special technical meeting related to the Sabah claim. "Specifically, it is related to Article 112C of the Constitution. It is also related to Article 112D of the Constitution," he said after chairing the technical meeting of the MA63 specifically for Sabah at Menara Kinabalu here. Present were Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan and Sabah Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. Fadillah, who is also energy transition and water transformation minister, said that the meeting had heard proposals of the settlement presented by the representatives from the Sabah government. Fadillah said the committee would present the proposals to the prime minister. He added that the decision on the proposed settlement will be made in September in Kuala Lumpur. "We will decide on the settlement, whether it is interim or not. This is because we also have to take into consideration that there is a case that is currently underway, which was brought by the Sabah Law Society. That is why there are things that prevent us from implementing it (MA63 rights). "What we are looking for is a settlement outside the court's jurisdiction." Meanwhile, Jeffrey said that the Sabah government had presented proposals for the federal government to provide a temporary settlement without prejudice, should it be unable to provide a main settlement. He also hoped that the settlement would grant Sabah the entitlement of 40 per cent of state revenue, especially in taxes.
Borneo Post
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
A rallying call for Sabah's sovereignty and justice
Sabah stands at a pivotal moment in its history. Huguan Siou Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Pairin Kitingan's declaration that 'Sabah must be governed by local parties to ensure that the state's interests are truly prioritised' is not just a plea — it is a rallying cry demanding change. These words echo powerfully alongside his reminder: 'If the dominance comes from Semenanjung, they are not thinking about our development here,' and his poignant reflection: 'We are supposed to be over 60 years already, and yet we are still suffering.' Such statements strike at the heart of an unresolved promise: under Article 112C/D and the Tenth Schedule of the Federal Constitution, Sabah is entitled to a 40% share of net federal revenue. Instead, only interim grants — RM 125.6 million in 2022 and RM 300 million in 2023 — have been provided, far below our constitutional due. Last week, the Sabah Law Society (SLS) brought this injustice before the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak in Kota Kinabalu. The hearing on 7 July 2025 scrutinised whether the Federal Government breached its constitutional duties by withholding Sabah's 40% entitlement during the 'Lost Years' (1974–2021). As the then SLS President Datuk Roger Chin emphasised, this is a matter of constitutional accountability, not political debate. Across kampungs and towns, our people's unified stand for Sabah must reach every voter, every leader, and every heart. This is not mere rhetoric — it is a sincere and growing sentiment grounded in decades of struggle, patience, and aspirations. Let this unity become the force that steers our leaders toward bold decisions. Let it be a compass that realigns us with the spirit of MA63, the dream of autonomy, and the vision of a just and self-determined Sabah. The call for change is not just political — it is personal, it is cultural, and above all, it is Sabahborn. With PRN17 approaching, Sabahans deserve leadership that is morally courageous, constitutionally informed, and locally accountable. This is our rallying moment: a decisive shift from complacency to collective action. Sabah must stand — and lead — for Sabahans. It is our last hope for this upcoming PRN17 — for the unity of all Sabah voters wherever they are.
