Kota Kinabalu: United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) President Datuk Ewon Benedick said the decision to allow the stay of execution on 40 per cent sha
Kota Kinabalu: United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation President Datuk Ewon Benedick said the decision to allow the stay of execution on 40 per cent share of federal revenue derived from the state undermined the initial ruling of the High Court.
He warned that voters would have the final say in determining the country's leadership if the matter remains unresolved and payments are not made before the dissolution of Parliament.Ewon, who is Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transportation, said his previous decision to resign from his Federal post was a direct response to the Federal Government's move to appeal the High Court ruling that favoured the state. The Federal Government filed two appeals; the first challenged the High Court's judgment, while the second sought to stay the execution of the decision, which was subsequently granted by the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya.Cosmobeauté Malaysia and beautyexpo will expand into East Malaysia with the launch of the Cosmobeauté Malaysia Borneo Festival 2026 at the Sabah International Convention Centre from May 25 to 26.He reiterated that the public should evaluate the Federal Government's actions, especially the dual appeals and continued delay in implementing the 40pc revenue return. Ewon reaffirmed that Upko's position remains unchanged and the party has consistently voiced its stance across all platforms, including the Federal Cabinet, Parliament, the State Legislative Assembly and the State Cabinet.“This issue has persisted for nearly 40 years; let the people of Sabah judge for themselves when the time comes,” Ewon said. Elaborating on the technical issues of the claim, Ewon said the “lost years” compensation is a separate issue from future payment structures. He argued the Federal Government should be capable of designing a mechanism to ensure 40pc of Sabah's revenue remains within the state for 2027 and beyond. “This matter is not difficult to finalise. Constitutional requirements must be distinguished from current government policies,” Ewon said, noting Sabahans understand their constitutional rights, which differ from annual development allocations.
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