Formula on special grants for East Malaysia being worked out, says Minister


KUALA LUMPUR: There has yet to be a final agreement between the federal government and East Malaysia on the formula for their special grants, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs and Special Functions) said Sabah is also firm on wanting its 40% revenue entitlement.

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