KUCHING (Dec 25): The Sarawak government has submitted to the federal government the formula for the annual special grant to be given to the state under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the federal government is now considering the formula. "I am made to understand that they (federal government) have their own formula, but we hold firm to our formula because it is fairer. Abang Johari said the formula is one of the matters pertaining to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) submitted by the state government to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof for consideration. On Dec 5, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Fadillah would focus on Sabah and Sarawak affairs, especially on matters related to MA63.

Source: The Edge Markets December 26, 2022 03:33 UTC