Under MA63, Sabah should receive 40% of the net revenue collected by the Federal Govern­­ment from the state. They feel cheated that development funds have been poured into those states while Sabah has lagged behind. In the Sabah polls, Upko championed a “Sabah First” agenda, calling for the immediate execution of the 40% entitlement. We are committed to honouring our commitment of 40% to the people of Sabah. While the PM stated the case wasn’t being appealed, the Federal Government did appeal against the Kota Kinabalu High Court’s mandatory timelines.

Source: The Star April 12, 2026 03:35 UTC