Kota Kinabalu: The Federal Government insists that the implementation of the Kota Kinabalu High Court ruling on Sabah’s entitlement to 40 per cent of net federal revenue remains a top priority after legal and political figures warned that tangible progress has yet to materialise with the court-imposed deadline fast approaching.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the ruling during the Federal Cabinet meeting Wednesday.
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“The Prime Minister has expressed serious concern over compliance with the Kota Kinabalu High Court decision regarding Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue claim, and has placed this issue as a top priority at today’s Cabinet meeting,” he said.
He emphasised that the ruling had set out two implementation timelines: a 90-day period to review the rate of Sabah’s Special Grant, and a 180-day period for the Federal Government and the Sabah Government to reach an agreement and implement a payment mechanism.
“The 90-day period ended today, during which one meeting between the Federal Government and the Sabah Government was held on November 17, 2025 as part of the initial review process and discussions on the framework, parameters and fundamental matters related to the implementation of the court decision,” he said.
Mustapha said he has also paid courtesy calls to the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah Tun Musa Aman and Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor on Tuesday to reinforce the resolve to expedite the entire review process in accordance with the court’s timeline.
