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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that federal development funds for Petaling Jaya and Subang will continue flowing, though MPs who oppose the government will not receive allocations through the normal parliamentary channels.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has allocated RM1.6 million to Subang and RM3 million to Petaling Jaya constituencies, stressing that the funding targets community development rather than personal or political interests.
The federal government has assured Sabah that a RM1.5 billion increase in its interim special grant will not diminish the state's development allocation. Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong outlined expanded infrastructure funding including highways, hospitals, and rural utilities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated that Putrajaya should not automatically shoulder financial costs arising from decisions made by state governments, signalling a clearer delineation of fiscal responsibility.
Malaysia's Parliament is set to examine whether federal government funding to states is fairly distributed and review enforcement of rules preventing project announcements during election campaigns.