Kota Kinabalu: Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku President Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan (pic) called on the Federal and Sabah Governments to resolve Sabah’s 40 per cent net revenue entitlement, pointing out that continued delay was eroding public confidence.
“What is needed is clear, resolute and decisive statesmanlike leadership at both the Federal and State levels. The continuing failure to resolve this constitutional obligation is eroding public confidence in both Governments,” he said.
He said Article 112C and Part IV of the Tenth Schedule to the Federal Constitution entitle Sabah to an annual grant equal to 40 per cent of the amount by which net Federal revenue derived from the State exceeds the corresponding revenue for the 1963 base year, calling it a constitutional right rather than a discretionary allocation.
He noted that the Kota Kinabalu High Court, on Oct 17, 2025, affirmed this entitlement and ordered the review of the 1974 to 2021 period, but the ruling’s deadlines were later stayed pending the Federal Government’s appeal.
He said the RM1.5 billion interim grant for 2026 must not be treated as a final settlement, estimating Sabah’s actual entitlement at between RM5 billion and more than RM20 billion, and called for the matter to go to an independent assessor under Article 112D(6) if talks fail.
He linked the prolonged delay to poor infrastructure in Sabah, citing Parliament figures from February 2026 showing more than 500 schools in disrepair, including 30 unfit for use.
He urged the State Legislative Assembly to debate a resolution backing Sabah’s pursuit of the entitlement, and said Sarawak deserved a similar formula.
He added that the Federal Government should not wait until the 16th General Election to act, calling the 40% entitlement a binding constitutional obligation rather than a political concession.
