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PM Anwar Ibrahim has pledged ongoing federal support for Negeri Sembilan's incoming administration. The commitment comes after Barisan Nasional secured 18 seats in state elections, forming government with Perikatan Nasional's seven seats.
Sarawak has unveiled plans to develop a 3,655-hectare federal land site in the Rajang area after its recent transfer under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, focusing on housing and infrastructure improvements.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the importance of coordinated efforts between Kuala Lumpur and Sarawak in accelerating the state's economic advancement, positioning federal-state synergy as crucial to regional prosperity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly rebuked Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor for making divisive comments, emphasizing the need for national unity and responsible political discourse ahead of key development initiatives.
Sabah's government has reiterated its non-negotiable stance on immigration autonomy, rejecting any dilution of its constitutional powers under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 from the federal border agency act.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the importance of federal-state cooperation in driving Sarawak's development, positioning the state as a leader in innovation and inclusive growth on Sarawak Day.
Political analysts view Johor's state election outcome as a litmus test for how Malaysia's federal and state governments can maintain professional cooperation while competing at different political levels, signalling a maturing democratic culture.
Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin has assured Johor voters that federal-state relations remain protected by the Federal Constitution regardless of which political coalitions govern at each level, ahead of Saturday's state election.
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The RM500 million expansion of Kota Kinabalu International Airport remains on hold as the federal government seeks resolution of land and site-related matters with the Sabah state administration, despite securing project funding.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz against leveraging the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone for political campaign purposes, emphasising the agreement remains a federal initiative.
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DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng has pressed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to settle an alleged RM2.8 billion funding shortfall owed to Penang and overhaul the federal-state allocation mechanism to ensure fairer resource distribution.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that state governments seeking extra funding for projects involving Notices of Change must enter fresh negotiations with the federal government rather than expect automatic approval of cost increases.