Kota Kinabalu (March 6) - Henrynus Amin (pic: second from left), president of Parti Kerjasama Anak Negeri (ANAK NEGERI), has voiced strong support for Sabah’s united political stance on the implementation of the state’s 40% constitutional revenue entitlement, calling on the Federal Government to act before the April 15, 2026 deadline.
In a statement issued following a courtesy visit to Mustapha Sakmud (pic: center), the Sabah chairman of Pakatan Harapan and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of Sabah and Sarawak Affairs, Henrynus said the discussion focused on ensuring that Sabah’s constitutional financial rights are implemented with transparency, legal clarity, and urgency.
He reiterated that ANAK NEGERI fully supports the unified position taken by Sabah’s Members of Parliament and Senators on enforcing the long-standing 40% revenue entitlement for the state.
Henrynus also congratulated Mustapha on his recent appointment as Sabah PH chairman and his role overseeing Sabah and Sarawak affairs at the federal level. During the meeting, he expressed the party’s readiness to provide insights and grassroots perspectives to assist the minister and his technical committees in finalising a fair and sustainable revenue-sharing formula.
The party has long advocated for Sabah’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and has supported legal action initiated by the Sabah Law Association concerning the issue. According to Henrynus, the High Court’s ruling on the matter offers a pathway toward correcting what he described as a long-standing constitutional oversight.
He described the April 15 implementation window as a significant opportunity for the Federal Government to demonstrate its commitment to the rule of law and the principles outlined in MA63. Moving forward, he said, the government should shift away from prolonged legal disputes and move toward compliance with constitutional provisions.
Henrynus stressed that respecting the timeline is not merely a financial matter but one that reflects the integrity of the Federal Constitution and the strength of Malaysia’s federal system.
The party also urged the Federal Government to address what it described as the “Lost Years” between 1974 and 2021, calling for transparent data-sharing and mutual cooperation between Putrajaya and Kota Kinabalu in resolving the matter.
To move the process forward, ANAK NEGERI proposed two key steps. First, it called for constructive dialogue between the federal and state governments to finalise the revenue-sharing formula ahead of the April 15 deadline. Second, it emphasised the need for full transparency in reconciling the figures related to Sabah’s “net revenue,” which it said would help strengthen trust between both sides.
Henrynus also called on Anwar Ibrahim to provide constitutional leadership and ensure that the federal government fulfils its pledge to honour Sabah’s 40% entitlement.
“The time for debate has passed; the time for implementation has arrived,” he said, adding that ANAK NEGERI stands ready to work with Mustapha Sakmud and other Sabah lawmakers to ensure the constitutional rights of the people of Sabah are realised without further delay.
For Sabahans, the push to implement the 40% revenue entitlement carries significant implications for the state’s economic development and public services. If implemented fully, the increased revenue share could provide Sabah with greater financial capacity to invest in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and rural development.
Many in the state see the issue as a key component of Sabah’s rights under MA63. As discussions continue toward the April deadline, the outcome may play an important role in shaping the future fiscal relationship between Sabah and the federal government, while potentially bringing long-awaited financial benefits to the people of the state.