The recent court ruling affirming Sabah’s entitlement to 40 percent of federal revenue collected from the state must be thoroughly studied to ensure a full understanding of the mechanisms involved and avoid any complications in the future.

Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said this step is crucial to safeguard Sabah’s rights as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and ensure that any decisions taken by the cabinet on the matter comply with the Federal Constitution...