KOTA KINABALU: The Federal Government must be fair to Sabah and Sarawak and deliver its constitutional obligations by returning what is owed to both states, says Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan.
The Sabah Deputy Chief Minister said in the case of Sabah, Putrajaya must give back the 40% backdated revenue collected by the Federal Government in the state.
“Regardless of the ongoing negotiations, the Federal Government should treat Sabah and Sarawak fairly and uphold the Constitution and pay what is lawfully due to both states,” he said, in a statement here Saturday . Sabah Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun had earlier told reporters today that the state would consider all legal avenues available constitutionally to pursue the 40% backdated revenue owed by the Federal Government if no feasible agreement is reached.
He added every member of the Federal Cabinet and each Member of Parliament has also taken the parliamentary oath of office and sworn to uphold and protect the Federal Constitution.
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