Anwar (second left) with Hajiji (second right), Abang Johari (left) and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadilah Yusof (right) arriving at the meeting.
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Haji Hajiji Haji Noor welcomed the RM300 million increment of the interim special grant for next year as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the 1963 Malaysia Agreement Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) meeting here today.
The Federal Government has paid RM300 million interim special grant to Sabah this
year .
“Sabah welcomes the RM600 million interim special grant pending the 40 per cent revenue resolution.
“This is an acknowledgement to Sabah’s development needs and the will power of the Federal Government in fulfilling its obligations to the state,” he said.
The meeting was chaired by Anwar.
Premier Sarawak Tan Sri Johari Tun Openg was also present.
Hajiji expressed appreciation for issues under the MA63 that have already been resolved which included the handing over of regulatory power in managing electricity and renewable energy to Sabah early this year and devolution of power.
“I hope all unresolved issues will be worked upon and implemented for the good of both parties” he said.
