Kota Kinabalu: The State Government of Sabah will never compromise or surrender its rights under the Federal Constitution including its special grant entitlement, said Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.
He said the Federal Constitution expressly provides for a formula and review of the 40-percent net-revenue entitlement that the federation derives from Sabah.
“It is necessary to make this thoroughly clear in response to baseless allegations that the State Government has foregone its rights in relation to this special grant,” said Masidi in a statement.
“I can categorically state the State did not relinquish any of its constitutional rights in respect of the arrangement in 2022 for an interim solution.
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