Kuala Lampur, Nov. 10 -- "I stand by my principles," said United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) president Datuk Ewon Benedick as he announced his resignation from the federal Cabinet.

He cited what he described as the Attorney General's Chambers' (AGC) disregard for Sabah's constitutional right to 40 per cent of federal revenue derived from the state.

"I cannot agree with the position and interpretation taken by the AGC, who serves as the legal adviser to the prime minister and the federal government.

"It would therefore be highly improper for me to continue serving in the Federal Cabinet given the AGC's position, which I believe will remain unchanged," he said in an official statement on social media late Saturday night (Oct...