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Sarawak Deputy Minister Calls for Transparent Federal Funding Formula
Sarawak deputy minister demands transparent federal funding formula to ensure fair share of national resources.
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Sarawak deputy minister demands transparent federal funding formula to ensure fair share of national resources. Sarawak's deputy minister urges federal government to adopt transparent formula for annual funding based on economic contributions to ensure fair share. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Sarawak Deputy Minister Demands Transparent Formula
Sarawak's deputy minister urges federal government to adopt transparent formula for annual funding based on economic contributions to ensure fair share.
“I fully support our Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s suggestion that it is time for the federal government to come up with a formula on how to calculate the annual allocations for Sarawak’s development”
Formula Ensures Funding Certainty
The proposed formula would provide greater certainty over development funding and take into account Sarawak’s contribution to the country’s economy and revenue.
“Have a formula so there is no need to guess every year. The allocation is determined based on how much income and revenue Sarawak generates for Malaysia”
Fair Share Based on Contribution
Sarawak should be entitled to a fair share based on what we have contributed to the country’s economy, growth and revenue, as well as our share of the nation’s wealth.
“We should have a fair share in Malaysia because we formed Malaysia together”
Three Key Requests for Budget 2027
The deputy minister highlighted three key requests for the national Budget 2027: restore diesel subsidies, increase state control over public health funding, and adopt transparent formula for federal allocations.
“Tiang said a clear formula would also provide a more transparent and consistent basis for determining how much Sarawak receives each year”
Diesel Subsidy Impact
Current diesel subsidy policy affects commercial operators and non-governmental organizations, particularly those providing rural-urban services.
“We hope that the national budget can restore what we had previously for the diesel subsidy. That is my number one plea”
Public Health Funding Needs
The deputy minister proposed federal government provide Sarawak with dedicated public health allocation while giving state greater discretion over fund distribution and use.
“Give the budget to the Sarawak government to decide how to manage the allocation from the federal government”
Local Decision-Making Authority
Sarawak should manage public health resources according to local needs rather than having funding decisions made entirely at federal level.
“We make our own decision because we know our place well and how to serve our people”
The big picture
Sarawak's deputy minister urges federal government to adopt transparent formula for annual funding based on economic contributions to ensure fair share.
