Warisan has expressed hope that the federal government would not appeal against the High Court ruling regarding the state’s claims to a 40% share of net federal revenue.
The party’s president Shafie Apdal told a press conference at Warisan headquarters in Kolombong today that the court’s judgement was clear and reinforced the need to revisit provisions enshrined in the Federal Constitution, the Borneo Post reported.
He said the Federal Constitution also outlines how the revenue reimbursement should be made to Sabah.
Shafie said that Sabah, in the spirit of Malaysia’s formation, was entitled to a 40% of net revenue collected by the federal government in the state.
“Of course, under the constitution, the federal government is allowed to appeal the decision, but we hope that they do not, as it could create various speculations and…