Sarawak submits formula on special grant for review


Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly complex. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak has submitted a formula to the Federal Government for reviewing its special grant under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution.

State Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said the formula aimed to ensure that the special grants to Sarawak would be distributed fairly and equitably.

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