UPKO urges fed govt to drop appeal on Sabah’s 40 pct revenue entitlement

KOTA KINABALU (Jan 18): United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) has reiterated its firm stand that the federal government should drop its appeal related to Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement, saying this is crucial if there is genuine intention to resolve the long-standing issue.

UPKO President Datuk Ewon Benedick said the party wants the federal government to withdraw the appeal regardless of the reasons, as a clear demonstration of sincerity in implementing the court’s decision and proceeding with the payment of the outstanding 40 per cent share owed to Sabah since the 1970s.

“Whatever the situation at the UPKO party level, I have clearly stated our position. We want the federal government to drop the appeal, whatever the reason, if it is truly sincere in resolving this matter and has the intention to implement the court’s decision or to proceed with the payment of the outstanding 40 per cent that has been pending since the 1970s,” he said at the launching of UPKO’s tripartite general meeting here today.

Ewon emphasized that UPKO has openly conveyed this stance and will continue to be raised through formal channels.

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