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Promise 24: Revive the true spirit of federalism
Malaysia is a federal country practicing the concept of federalism.
However, this concept has been plundered by UMNO and Barisan Nasional
who have heavily centralized powers including from the states.
Pakatan Harapan will revive the true concept of federalism. We have special
promises for Sabah and Sarawak, which is as outlined in the next chapter.
We will also revive the true spirit of federalism in all other states.
Division of rights and responsibilities as listed in the Ninth Schedule of the
Federal Constitution will be respected, and changes to the Ninth Schedule
that may increase federal powers will be minimized.
The power of the states will be strengthened by decentralizing suitable
jurisdictions, such as the powers to administer public transportation,
welfare, social services, agriculture, and environmental protection.
To finance the responsibilities we will return to the states, at least 10
percent of income tax generated in a state will be returned to that state.
In the first three years of our administration, 50 percent on development
expenditure will be ring-fenced for the five poorest states, namely Sabah,
Sarawak, Kelantan, Terengganu and Perlis.
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