KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 18 -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the federal government respects the High Court's landmark decision on Sabah's 40 per cent revenue entitlement and will carefully study the ruling's financial implications before deciding on any further action.

His comments come a day after the Kota Kinabalu High Court ruled that Sabah has a constitutional right to 40 per cent of the net revenue derived by the federation from the state.

The court also ordered the federal and state governments to conduct a new review and reach a settlement on the amount owed.

"We officially respect the decision that has been made by the court, and are with the people of Sabah," Zahid said today.

However, when asked if ...