Penang PKR rep moots RCI as federal-state revenue debate widens
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Penang PKR assemblyperson Gooi Hsiao Leung has called for a royal commission of inquiry to address the concentration of fiscal power in Malaysia's federal government. This follows ongoing debates regarding revenue-sharing agreements between Putrajaya and the states of Sabah, Sarawak, Penang, and Johor.
Why it matters
The debate highlights significant tensions in federal-state relations and the push for greater fiscal autonomy in Malaysian politics.
News ✕ Penang PKR rep moots RCI as federal-state revenue debate widens Published: Sep 13, 2026 4:15 PM Penang PKR state assemblyperson Gooi Hsiao Leung has called for a royal commission of inquiry to review Malaysia’s federal-state relations, arguing that too much fiscal and administrative power has become concentrated in Putrajaya.
The chairperson of the state legislature select committee on federal-state relations said the review should cover the division of powers, responsibilities, and financial resources between the federal government and all 13 states.
Penang PKR state assemblyperson Gooi Hsiao Leung has called for a royal commission of inquiry to review Malaysia’s federal-state relations, arguing that too much fiscal and administrative power has become concentrated in Putrajaya.
The call comes amid Putrajaya’s push to improve revenue-sharing arrangements with Sabah and Sarawak as part of ongoing discussions on the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
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