Has Kedah formally communicated its legal claims to Penang?

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Kedah Has Not Formally Communicated Legal Claims to Penang

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stated that the state administration has not received any formal legal correspondence from Kedah regarding the dispute over lease payments. While Kedah's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor indicated that Kedah had assembled a legal team to address the issue, Penang maintains that the matter is under federal jurisdiction and has not been directly engaged legally by Kedah.
Penang's Stance on Federal Jurisdiction

Penang maintains that the dispute over lease payments is a federal matter, not one that involves the state's own financial resources. The state government has consistently deferred discussions and responses concerning the payment demands to the federal government, emphasising that it falls under federal jurisdiction.
Lack of Direct Legal Communication

Despite claims from Kedah about forming a legal team, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow explicitly stated that Penang has "never" received any legal correspondence from Kedah on this specific issue. This indicates a lack of formal legal engagement directly with the Penang state administration concerning the payment dispute.
Federal Government's Role in Payments

The federal government has been making an annual payment of RM10 million to Kedah on behalf of Penang since 2018. Kedah is now demanding a significant increase to RM100 million annually, a request that the Sultan of Kedah has urged the federal government to review based on current market rates and the original intent of the agreement.

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