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Youth leaders rally for 40pc revenue rights
Published on: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Published on: Sat, Apr 11, 2026
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Youth leaders rally for 40pc revenue rights
Yong (second left), Allison (third left), Atalia (third right) and Adi (second right) with fellow youth leaders at the event.
Kota Kinabalu: Youth leaders from across Sabah’s political divide signalled a show of unity in pressing for the State’s long-contested 40 per cent revenue entitlement, calling on other party wings to set aside differences and join the cause.

The group, comprising politicians and activists, gathered at a rally at Padang Merdeka on Friday evening, where they stressed that the issue transcends legal arguments and must be driven by collective political will.

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Speaking at the rally, Ariff Adi Putera Anwar said the 40 per cent claim is not purely a legal matter but one rooted in sovereignty and constitutional rights.

“This is not just a legal question. It is also political. It concerns our sovereignty and our Constitution.
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