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Indonesia's Finance Ministry moves to acquire a 60 percent stake in the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway operator, while the region witnesses major trade negotiations, infrastructure projects, and climate challenges affecting multiple nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged political parties governing federal and state governments to set aside differences and cooperate for public benefit, emphasising that development must balance mega-projects with grassroots infrastructure.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has rejected accusations of uneven state development, emphasizing that the Johor Economic Transformation Plan ensures comprehensive, equitable growth across all districts with strategic socioeconomic priorities tailored to each area.