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Salleh hails court ruling on Sabah’s right to 40% federal revenue share

today17 October 2025

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Salleh Said Keruak
Former chief minister Salleh Said Keruak said the Kota Kinabalu High Court’s judgment reaffirmed that Sabah’s constitutional right to 40% of federal revenue was an obligation that must be fulfilled. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA:

Former chief minister Salleh Said Keruak has described today’s High Court decision affirming Sabah’s constitutional right to 40% of federal revenue as a “landmark” ruling for the state and its people.

He congratulated the Sabah Law Society (SLS) for its success in the case, saying the ruling underscored the constitutional guarantees enshrined under Articles 112C and 112D of the Federal Constitution, which entitle Sabah to a 40% share of federal revenue derived from the state.

Salleh said the judgment reaffirmed that Sabah’s rights were not merely political promises, but constitutional obligations that must be fulfilled in the spirit of good faith, transparency, and cooperation between the federal and state governments.

“This is a significant…

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