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Quit Cabinet post if AGC files appeal on Sabah revenue ruling, Ewon told

today19 October 2025

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Ewon Benedick
Upko president Ewon Benedick said the prime minister, deputy prime ministers, and fellow Cabinet members are aware of his view that the AGC should not file an appeal.
PETALING JAYA:

Penampang Upko wants party president Ewon Benedick to resign from the Cabinet if the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) files an appeal against the ruling recognising Sabah’s right to receive 40% of federal revenue derived from the state.

The call was made during the division’s convention today, chaired by Donald Peter Mojuntin, which passed a resolution supporting the Kota Kinabalu High Court’s judgment in the judicial review filed by the Sabah Law Society (SLS) concerning the 40% revenue entitlement, Borneo Daily Bulletin reported.

The convention also adopted a resolution urging Putrajaya to comply with the court’s decision and to reach an agreement within 180 days regarding the payment of the revenue share.

“As a Sabah representative in the federal government, we urge Ewon to consider…

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Written by: FMT Reporters


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