Keningau: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that the government is not deceiving the people over Sabah’s special grant based on 40 per cent of its revenue, and is instead committed to resolving the matter transparently and comprehensively. Anwar, who is also Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, reiterated the federal government’s commitment not to appeal against the Kota Kinabalu High Court’s decision regarding Sabah’s entitlement to the special grant.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar stated that the issue has been politicised by opponents, particularly the opposition, as a campaign point for the 17th Sabah State Election. He clarified that the opposition’s claims about the government appealing are misleading. He emphasized that elections should not be a platform for deception and noted that some parties previously in government are aware that any appeal made relates only to the grounds of the judgment.

Anwar further explained that the government is not appealing on the 40 per cent revenue entitlement. The Attorney General has also confirmed that there will be no appeal on this issue. Anwar reiterated in Parliament that the government will not file an appeal regarding Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue. He made these remarks during his speech at the ‘PM Sayang Sabah’ meet-and-greet programme with community leaders of the Tulid state constituency at Padang Kampung Menawo Ulu.