I Rose In The Sabah State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) To Propose That A Motion Be Tabled - Roger Chin

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 source, there is clarity, transparency, and accountability — for Sabah and for the Federation.

If this motion is passed — and even more so if it is unanimous — it will send a clear and powerful message to the Federal Government -

1that Sabah is serious, united, and resolved to settle this matter properly and permanently.

More importantly, it will arm our Members of Parliament with a strong mandate from DUN to push for the necessary constitutional amendments and make this a reality.

This is not posturing.

It is a lawful, institutional step taken through the proper democratic process.

I will do my part to ensure that this motion in DUN happens — because Sabah deserves a system built on facts, not perpetual negotiations over numbers.