Peter John Jaban says any allocation granted to Sarawak should be made in the spirit of restoring the state’s rights and privileges as outlined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
00:00Sarawak rights activist Peter John Jaban says the 2026 budget must go beyond merely providing East Malaysia with allocations.
00:09He said any allocation granted to Sarawak should be made in the spirit of restoring the state's rights and privileges, as outlined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
00:19Sabah and Sarawak were allocated RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion in development funds in the 2025 budget, respectively, with their interim special grants doubled to RM600 million each from RM300 million previously.
00:36Party Solidarity Tana Air Crew Information Chief Anwar Ghani voiced similar concerns for Sabah in the 2026 budget, calling for allocations that reflect an equal partnership.
00:46He said unused allocations should stay in trust under the Financial Provisions Act 1957, not be returned to Pooja Jaya, as late disbursements often leave little time to spend them.
00:59Anwar said Sabah requires RM17 billion for flood mitigation, irrigation and drainage projects across 11 flood-prone districts,
01:08while also highlighting urgent infrastructure needs such as rural clinics, roads, clean water, electricity and digital connectivity.
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