Sabah politicians express skepticism over Muhyiddin's 40% revenue guarantee, citing his lack of action during his premiership.

In the lead-up to the 17th State Election (PRN17) in Tawau, Malaysia, a contentious issue has emerged: the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). This agreement recognises Sabah and Sarawak as equal partners with the Federation of Malaya, yet, according to local politicians, its terms have not been fully implemented.

Justin Wong, an Assemblyman from Parti Warisan, has been vocal about Sabah's rights. He claims that despite both the State and Federal Governments being aligned, Sabah's rights were not returned. Wong suggests that Sabah voters may not believe Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's promise to return 40% of tax revenue collected from Sabah due to the previous non-implementation of MA63 provisions.

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) shares similar sentiments. They dismiss Muhyiddin's promise as an insincere election ploy and argue that what Sabah needs is a legally binding guarantee, not election candy. Sabahans, they claim, have been repeatedly misled with similar promises in the past.

Nicholas Ban, LDP's Information Chief, further claims that Muhyiddin failed to act on Sabah's constitutional entitlement when he was prime minister. He accuses PN of repackaging a constitutional duty as a campaign promise, further exposing their disregard for Sabah's rights.

Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof had previously stated that the Federal Government would deliberate on Sabah's proposal at the Malaysia Agreement 1963 meeting on Sept 12. However, there are no specific search results indicating which party on the Malaysian government side has committed to and implemented the additional percentage of tax revenues from Sabah.

Justin Wong also warns against the emergence of extremist parties leading Sabah. He predicts that if these parties win, there will be power struggles, political maneuvering, delays in infrastructure projects, weakening of economic growth, and prolongation of hardship.

Warisan, led by Wong, positions itself as the only party not aligned with any national coalition. The party aims to protect Sabah's rights and ensure a fair treatment for the state. Sabah, Wong states, continues to be a model of harmony with its multi-ethnic and multi-religious society.

However, there are concerns that peninsula-based parties are likely to partner with local parties in PRN17. Wong cautions that such alliances could lead to instability, potentially disrupting the peace and prosperity that Sabah has maintained.

In conclusion, the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and its implementation remain a significant issue in Sabah's political landscape. The promise by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to return 40% of tax revenue collected from Sabah is questioned, with many viewing it as an election ploy rather than a sincere commitment. The people of Sabah await a legally binding guarantee to ensure their rights are protected and their state is treated fairly.

Sabah politicians express skepticism over Muhyiddin's 40% revenue guarantee, citing his lack of action during his premiership.