Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg said the federal government is now considering the formula.

“I am made to understand that the federal government has its own formula, but we hold firm to ours because it is fairer.

“Our proposal is based on the revenue obtained by the federal government from Sarawak,” he said after attending a Christmas open house hosted by deputy premier Douglas Uggah here today.

Abang Johari said the formula was one of the matters pertaining to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) submitted by the state government to deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof for consideration.

Yesterday, Fadillah said the government would announce several matters that have been agreed upon related to MA63 on Jan 4.

He said the MA63 technical committee was examining and finalising a number of matters, including the delegation of authority to agencies such as the public works department and the irrigation and drainage department.

On Dec 5, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Fadillah would focus on Sabah and Sarawak affairs, especially on matters related to MA63.

Fadillah will also play a role in ensuring that the economic gap between the people in the Peninsula and Sabah and Sarawak will be reduced through several measures.