00:00A Gabungan Rakyat Sabah leader has criticised the defence by former Chief Minister Shafi'i
00:06Abdal of his administration's move to accept a RM53.4 million federal grant six years ago,
00:13following claims that his government had been submissive in fighting for Sabah's rights.
00:17Masyung Bana, Vice President of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah, said Shafi'i's explanation
00:22attributing his administration's lenient stance to Pucca Jaya's high debt was unacceptable.
00:27He said the interests and welfare of the people should have been the top priority,
00:32ensuring that larger allocations could be channelled to address basic needs in areas such as rural infrastructure.
00:39Masyung contrasted this with the current administration under GRS Chairman Haji J. Noor,
00:44saying its consistent and diplomatic approach has borne fruit,
00:48as evidenced by Sabah's upcoming special grant allocation of RM600 million under Budget 2026.
00:54The Kuwamat Assemblyman told FMT that voters should not choose leaders who give up easily,
01:00make excuses and fail to provide the strong, resolute voices Sabah needs.
01:04Parti Bersatu Sabah, Vice President Arthur Sen, also questioned Shafi'i's justification,
01:10noting that the federal government is now able to allocate RM600 million,
01:13despite a national debt and liabilities figure of RM1.69 trillion compared to RM792.9 billion in 2019.
01:24Han Yujo, FMT.
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