GABUNGAN Parti Sarawak (GPS) government must continue to pursue with vigour Sarawak’s special grants under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution.
Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap pointed out that Sarawak must not be deceived into believing that any review under Article 112D must only take into account the financial position of the federal government.
He said it instead must take into account the financial needs and entitlement of Sarawak for its holistic development and progress which is still lacking compared to Malaya.
“The reason for Sarawak being allocated special grants under the Federal Constitution is to meet Sarawak’s aspirations and needs for quicker infrastructure and economic development. Despite being an oil and gas producing state, there can be no doubt that Sarawak is still behind Malaya in infrastructure and economic development.
“Article 112D is clear and concise that reviews are to be conducted jointly between the federal and state government. Sarawak must insist that the federal government be transparent in making information available on the 40 percent revenue sharing formula pursuant to Article 112C and sub-section 2(1) of Part IV of the Tenth Schedule of the Federal Constitution,” he said.
