KOTA KINABALU: The Acting President of the Democratic People’s Welfare Party (KDM), Priscella Peter, described the High Court’s ruling affirming Sabah’s right to 40 percent of federal revenue as a triumph for the people of Sabah.
She stated that the people of Sabah have long sought full recognition of the rights enshrined in MA63 and its implementation.
She also extended her congratulations and gratitude to the Sabah Law Society (SLS) following the success in this case, noting that the court’s decision underscores the guarantees outlined in Articles 112C and 112D of the Constitution.
“This decision marks a historic moment, not just for the legal community, but for all the people of Sabah who believe in and respect the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63),” she said in a statement today.
She further expressed hope that the Attorney General would not appeal the decision and that the Federal Government would fulfill its obligations to Sabah.
The High Court in Kota Kinabalu ruled today that the federal government acted unlawfully and exceeded its constitutional powers by failing to honor Sabah’s right to 40% of federal revenue for nearly five decades.
The Sabah Law Society filed a judicial review in 2022.
