Kota Kinabalu: Parti Kerjasama Anak Negeri (PKAN) welcomed the Federal Cabinet’s decision not to appeal the High Court ruling affirming Sabah’s constitutional right to 40pc of net revenue.
However, the party insists that this goodwill gesture is undermined by a lack of transparency regarding federal revenue collection in Sabah.
Party president Datuk Henrynus Amin press for immediate clarification on conflicting revenue figures and demanding full disclosure of all federal income accrued within the state.
“While we appreciate the decision not to appeal, fundamental questions about revenue transparency remain unaddressed,” Henrynus stated.
“The Prime Minister’s comparison of federal revenue collected versus expenditure in Sabah is misleading and disrespectful to the constitutional principle at stake,” he claimed. The party made the following demands:
1. Urgent clarification on RM10b vs. RM17b remark
PKAN is challenging Prime Minister’s statement made on Sunday at Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu, where he claimed the Federal Government collected only RM10 billion in revenue from Sabah last year but allocated RM17 billion back to the state. Datuk Henrynus insists that federal expenditure on services like defense, police, education, and health are constitutional duties and not payments of the 40pc debt owed to Sabah.
2. Immediate disclosure of all Federal revenue accrued in Sabah:
PKAN demands a transparent mechanism to disclose all federal income accrued in Sabah, including revenues from oil and gas, customs, and other federal entities like Petronas and PNB. The party questions the credibility of the RM10 billion figure, citing the magnitude of economic activity in the state.
3. 40pc entitlement must pave the way for devolution of powers:
PKAN believes the restoration of the 40pc Special Grant must be linked to the devolution of federal powers to Sabah, particularly in education, health, and immigration.
The party proposes using the 40pc allocation to fund state universities and hospitals, addressing critical human capital needs and healthcare shortages.
Henrynus emphasized the need for Sabah to manage neglected areas of responsibility, especially immigration, given the influx of illegal immigrants.
“This integrated approach will ensure that the financial entitlement translates directly into transformative development and better service delivery for the people of Sabah,” he concluded.
