Sarawak says RM1.5b interim grant not final, pushes for clear constitutional formula

KUCHING, Oct 16 — The Sarawak government remains committed to obtaining a clear and consistent formula for the special grant, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on September 16. Deputy Minister Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali clarified that the recent increase to RM1.5 billion from the previous RM600 million does not represent a definitive solution.

She stated that the proposed formula is still under discussion between Sarawak and the Federal governments and has not been agreed upon. Sharifah emphasized that Sarawak would continue to advocate for its rights under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution, regardless of the Federal administration, following the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).