马来西亚法院裁定联邦政府非法扣留萨巴赫自1974年以来40%的收入份额, 下令在180天内偿还。
Malaysia’s court rules federal government illegally withheld Sabah’s 40% revenue share since 1974, ordering repayment within 180 days.
2025年10月17日, Kota Kinabalu高等法院裁定马来西亚联邦政府非法扣留沙巴(Sabah)自1974年以来宪法规定的40%联邦收入份额,
On October 17, 2025, the Kota Kinabalu High Court ruled that Malaysia’s federal government unlawfully withheld Sabah’s constitutionally mandated 40% share of federal revenue since 1974, declaring special grant arrangements used instead as invalid and unconstitutional.
法院下令在180天内审查和结清拖欠款,确认萨巴赫根据1963年《马来西亚协定》所享有的权利。
The court ordered a review and settlement of arrears within 180 days, affirming Sabah’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
包括萨巴赫法律协会和乌普科在内的法律和政治领导人敦促联邦政府不要上诉,称这一决定是联邦制和宪法完整性的里程碑式胜利。
Legal and political leaders, including the Sabah Law Society and Upko, urged the federal government not to appeal, calling the decision a landmark victory for federalism and constitutional integrity.
沙巴11月29日国家大选前, 裁决预计将影响财政关系和政治动态。
The ruling is expected to influence fiscal relations and political dynamics ahead of Sabah’s November 29 state election.