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Sabah's interim special grant has jumped from RM600 million to RM1.5 billion, with observers viewing the move as proof of federal dedication to honouring the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and closing regional development gaps.
Sabah has received an interim allocation of RM1.5 billion as the federal government continues negotiating the implementation of the state's 40% revenue sharing claim, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will clarify details of Sabah's 40% revenue entitlement during a scheduled visit, following Gabungan Rakyat Sabah's push for immediate implementation this year.