Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Functions Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the formula for Sabah and Sarawak’s special grant has yet to be finalised. — Bernama picKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The formula for Sabah and Sarawak’s special grant has yet to be finalised, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of Sabah, Sarawak and Special Functions has said.
“When and what formula is decided upon depends on the discussions between the governments of Sabah and Sarawak and the Finance Ministry, which is responsible for this matter,” Armizan told Parliament today during the winding-up of the debate for the Supply Bill 2024 by his ministry. “I am confident that the MoF is in the process of following the proper procedure and we hope that this gazette order can be presented during this Parliament session.He also informed the House that negotiations for the special grant will take into consideration the needs of the state government and the ability of the federal government to see the deal through.
Article 112C of the Federal Constitution stipulates that the Federation of Malaysia shall make a special annual grant to the states of Sarawak and Sabah and the two Borneo States shall receive all proceeds from the taxes, fees and dues collected, levied or raised within the States.
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