By Datuk Roger Chin KOTA KINABALU: The Federal Government has repeatedly assured the public that it is not appealing Sabah’s 40% special grant entitlement. On the surface, this sounds reassuring. It suggests acceptance of the High Court’s decision and a willingness to move forward in good Faith. However, the Memorandum of Appeal filed recently reveals the true extent of the appeal, and it tells a far more troubling story. While the Government has chosen not to challenge the m

Today, during the winding-up speech by YB Minister of Finance Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun, I rose in the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (DUN) to propose that a motion be tabled. The motion would call for an amendment to the Federal Constitution to allow Sabah to collect all revenues at source, with the Federal Government receiving its 60% share thereafter. This is the most practical way to end decades of dispute over figures, data, and calculations. When Sabah collects at sour

Tuan Speaker, dengan izin Tuan Speaker, Honourable Members of this Assembly, and the people of Sabah, I enter this Legislative Assembly conscious of the honour of this appointment, and with full respect for this House as the highest legislative institution of our State. It is precisely because I respect this Assembly that I believe honesty, clarity, and courage have a rightful place within its walls. I am here with the same independence of thought that guided my work before e

Tuan Yang di-Pertua, Terima kasih atas peluang ini. Dalam kesempatan ini, saya amat berterima kasih kepada rakyat kawasan Moyog atas kepercayaan dan mandat yang dipertanggungjawab kepada saya sebagai wakil rakyat Moyog dan Ahli Dewan yang mulia ini. Tahniah juga diucapkan kepada YB Sulaman kerana kejayaan untuk membentukkan kerajaan Sabah yang stabil dan YB Karanaan atas pembentangan bajet yang berjiwa rakyat. Tuan Speaker, Saya bangkit hari ini untuk menyentuh dua isu yang a

1. Saya mengucapkan terima kasih kepada seluruh rakyat Sabah yang menunaikan tanggungjawab demokrasi dalam pilihanraya umum Sabah kelmarin. 2. Istimewa terima kasih kepada 64,471 orang yang telah memberikan sokongan dan undi kepada calon-calon UPKO. 3. ⁠Atas sokongan rakyat, UPKO beroleh mandat di Kadamaian - Ewon Benedick, Tamparuli - Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau dan Moyog - Datuk Donald Peter Mojuntin. 4. Parti UPKO, khususnya melalui ketiga-tiga Wakil Rakyat ini akan terus

21 November 2025 By Datuk Stephen Sampil As we approach the historic PRN17, Sabah finds itself at a crucial moment. A total of 596 candidates from 24 political parties will contest 73 seats in the State Legislative Assembly. United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) is standing in 25 of these constituencies. Naturally, Sabahans are now reflecting on which party and which individuals are most deserving of their trust when they cast their votes on 29 November 2025. I woul

16 November 2025 Ibrahim, let’s be honest — really honest. No one criticised the right to appeal. Not once. What was highlighted was the way it was handled: First, media statements on 11 November said “no appeal”, with the fine print saying only “defects” would be appealed. Then came news of a partial appeal. And when the actual Notices of Appeal were filed, it became clear that everything except the 40% formula itself was being appealed — including the findings of breach,...

14 November 2025 Hari ini ramai orang Sabah baca dua benda: 1. Kenyataan Media kerajaan, dan 2. Notis Rayuan sebenar yang dihantar ke mahkamah Dan terus terang… dua-duanya tidak sama. Kita bukan peguam, tapi kita boleh faham benda yang jelas depan mata. . Kenyataan Media kata: “Kerajaan tidak merayu isu 40%.” Bila baca ayat begitu, fikiran kita pun: “Ok lah… 40% selamat.” Memang sedap bunyinya. Buat rakyat rasa tenang. Tapi bila buka Notis Rayuan, lain bunyinya. Baru kita fah