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Malay Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Human Resources Ministry launches legal aid initiative for industrial court cases
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) has launched a Legal Aid initiative for parties with cases before the Industrial Court of Malaysia. In a statement today, Kesuma said the initiative is a collaboration between the Industrial Court, Malaysian Bar, Sabah Law Society, and the Advocates Association of Sarawak. The measure was officially announced by Human Resources Minister Steven Sim during the Industrial Court appreciation dinner held at a hotel last night. 'In Peninsular Malaysia, eligible parties may obtain this legal assistance through the Bar Council Legal Aid Centre,' the statement read. It stated that the eligibility for the service is based on a Means Test, which takes into account income and financial commitments such as housing loans, monthly rent and cost of living. Kesuma clarified that no legal fees will be charged, and applicants are only required to bear direct expenses such as lawyers' transportation, photocopying and statutory declarations, as the Industrial Court will not impose any filing fee. Applicants must provide proof of residence, salary slips, utility bills and confirmation letters. Monthly household income, after expenses, must not exceed RM1,000 for married couples and RM800 for single applicants. In addition, asset limits apply: total property value must not exceed RM75,000, with specific caps of RM4,500 for motorcycles, RM15,000 for cars and other assets and RM5,000 in savings. 'The management reserves the right to evaluate applications on a case-by-case basis,' the ministry stated. In Sabah and Sarawak, the service is offered through the Sabah Law Society and the Advocates Association of Sarawak, respectively, subject to their eligibility criteria. 'This initiative reflects the Industrial Court's ongoing commitment to ensuring greater, more inclusive access to justice, particularly for workers and employers in need,' Kesuma said. — Bernama
The Sun
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sabah's 40% revenue claim decision expected by September under MA63
KOTA KINABALU: The decision on Sabah's 40 per cent revenue claim under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is expected to be finalised before Malaysia Day on Sept 16. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stated that the Sabah government has submitted proposed solutions during a special meeting of the Technical Committee under the MA63 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63). Fadillah, who chairs the committee, explained that each proposed solution will be presented to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ahead of the next MTPMA63 meeting on Sept 12 in Kuala Lumpur. The committee will then determine the appropriate course of action, considering both interim solutions and the ongoing court case filed by the Sabah Law Society regarding the claim. 'In legal terms, there are limitations that prevent us from finalising a solution without a decision from the court. However, what we are seeking is a resolution outside the court's jurisdiction,' Fadillah told reporters after the meeting at Menara Kinabalu. The meeting was attended by Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan and Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. Jeffrey described the discussions as productive, with Sabah's proposals now under review by the MTPMA63.
Borneo Post
14-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
MA63: Decision on Sabah's 40 pct revenue claim expected by Sept, says Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof KOTA KINABALU (July 14): The decision on Sabah's 40 per cent revenue claim under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is expected to be finalised before the Malaysia Day celebration on Sept 16. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the Sabah government had submitted proposed solutions regarding the long-standing 40 per cent revenue claim during a special meeting of the Technical Committee under the MA63 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63), held at Menara Kinabalu here today. Fadillah, who also chairs the committee, said that each proposed solution would be presented to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ahead of the next MTPMA63 meeting, scheduled for Sept 12 in Kuala Lumpur. 'At that meeting, we will determine the appropriate course of action, whether an interim solution or otherwise, as we must also consider the ongoing court case, filed by the Sabah Law Society, regarding the 40 per cent revenue claim,' he said. 'In legal terms, there are limitations that prevent us from finalising a solution without a decision from the court. However, what we are seeking is a resolution outside the court's jurisdiction,' he told reporters after chairing the committee meeting at Menara Kinabalu, here, today. The meeting was also attended by Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan; and Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. Meanwhile, Jeffrey said that the special meeting was productive, and that the Sabah government had submitted proposals concerning the 40 per cent revenue claim, which will be reviewed by the MTPMA63. – Bernama
The Star
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sabah recommends 40% federal revenue be used for non-disputed items
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is suggesting that 40% of federal revenue be allocated for non-disputed items, Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan says. 'We have suggested implementing this 40% on items that are not disputed, such as the taxes collected from the state as a temporary measure,' he said after attending the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) technical committee meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof here. He said these suggestions must not prejudice the final decision on the issues involving the state's claim to the 40% federal tax revenue return to the state as provided under Sections 112C and 112D of the Federal Constitution. It is understood that the technical committee were cautious due to the Sabah Law Society's (SLS) ongoing High Court case against the federal government over state rights to 40% revenue. Fadillah said the technical committee meeting on Monday (July 14) was specific to Sabah's claims for its revenue under Sections 112C and 112D only. He said they were looking at solutions outside the court jurisdiction, seeing that there is an ongoing case by the SLS at the moment. 'There are constraints in making decisions that are under the court's jurisdiction for the time being, so we must find solutions to areas outside the court's jurisdiction,' he explained. Fadillah said that this special technical meeting in Sabah is specific to the needs and claims in Sabah, and would be followed up with another technical meeting with Sarawak. He said an MA63 action council meeting to discuss Sabah and Sarawak's rights is scheduled to be held on Sept 12 in Kuala Lumpur. Earlier, he said that the suggestions from Sabah will be conveyed to the Prime Minister for consideration, and whether they will be adopted as an interim measure. The SLS court case e-review is set to be heard at the Kota Kinabalu High Court on Aug 7.
New Straits Times
14-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Federal govt to decide on MA63 agreement on Sept 12, says Fadillah
KOTA KINABALU: The federal government will make a decision related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) on Sept 12, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah said the decision would be made after another technical committee meeting related to Sabah and Sarawak. "Today, we will continue with the meeting of the MA63 action, which was initiated by the prime minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim). He decided to hold a special technical meeting related to the Sabah claim. "Specifically, it is related to Article 112C of the Constitution. It is also related to Article 112D of the Constitution," he said after chairing the technical meeting of the MA63 specifically for Sabah at Menara Kinabalu here. Present were Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan and Sabah Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. Fadillah, who is also energy transition and water transformation minister, said that the meeting had heard proposals of the settlement presented by the representatives from the Sabah government. Fadillah said the committee would present the proposals to the prime minister. He added that the decision on the proposed settlement will be made in September in Kuala Lumpur. "We will decide on the settlement, whether it is interim or not. This is because we also have to take into consideration that there is a case that is currently underway, which was brought by the Sabah Law Society. That is why there are things that prevent us from implementing it (MA63 rights). "What we are looking for is a settlement outside the court's jurisdiction." Meanwhile, Jeffrey said that the Sabah government had presented proposals for the federal government to provide a temporary settlement without prejudice, should it be unable to provide a main settlement. He also hoped that the settlement would grant Sabah the entitlement of 40 per cent of state revenue, especially in taxes.
