Restoring Sabah’s rights can help fight hardcore poverty, says GRS man
PETALING JAYA: Sabah will be better equipped to tackle its hardcore poverty rate if the state’s claim to 40% of its net revenue is granted, says a Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) leader.
GRS information chief Joniston Bangkuai said there was no use “pointing fingers” and blaming any party, adding that it was more important that Kota Kinabalu and Putrajaya work together to find a solution to the long-standing issue.
“The state government will strive for the sake of the people, but we need to be on the same page with the federal government,” he said in a Bernama report.
“By indicating that they know what it takes to eradicate hardcore poverty in Sabah, I believe it is only right for Putrajaya to restore the state’s rights.
“Hardcore poverty in Sabah can be effectively addressed if 40% of the net revenue obtained from the state is returned,” added the Kiulu…
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