GRS not easily ‘squeezed’ by Putrajaya, Joniston tells Warisan
Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has used the “Sabah for Sabahans” sentiment wisely without being “squeezed” by the federal government, says its information chief Joniston Bangkuai.
Joniston said GRS, as a local party, understands the aspirations of Sabahans and has never bowed to Putrajaya in negotiations over state rights, as alleged by the opposition.
In an interview with FMT, he highlighted how GRS secured a RM600 million interim special grant for Sabah while the 40% revenue entitlement is being finalised, as well as the commercial collaboration agreement between Petronas and the state government, which has boosted the state’s oil and gas sector.
“During Warisan’s administration (from May 2018 to September 2020), they only received RM53.4 million, which they just accepted outright. But now GRS, supposedly being ‘squeezed’, has secured a…
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