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Malaysia is still deliberating a proposal to boost Sabah and Sarawak's parliamentary representation to 35%, with discussions continuing under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 framework, the federal government has confirmed.
Sabah will table the outstanding RM900 million balance of its special grant at a Malaysia Agreement 1963 meeting this Monday, following an interim payment of RM600 million last year.
Two Filipino nationals have been sentenced to four months imprisonment in Kota Kinabalu for illegally entering Sabah. The men were initially detained while authorities investigated the murder of a 10-year-old girl.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has cautioned residents across northern Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia to prepare for severe weather, with thunderstorms and heavy rainfall expected through the evening.
Sabah and Sarawak have begun implementing the new Malaysian passport across multiple urban centres in a two-phase rollout, with enhanced security features introduced nationwide by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Nearly seven in ten companies benefiting from Malaysia's expanded diesel subsidy scheme are based in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, reflecting strong uptake in East Malaysia since the programme's July launch.
MARA is deploying its BizNetwork Sarawak programme to help 32 local entrepreneurs achieve RM1 million in combined sales, leveraging digital marketing training and business collaboration opportunities adapted from successful peninsular initiatives.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a Sabah-based NGO president accused of misappropriating RM2 million earmarked for building a cultural hall, marking another high-profile case in the state.
PAS's celebrated role in Barisan Nasional's Johor election success is prompting unease across East Malaysia and Negri Sembilan, where political traditions prioritise multiethnic harmony over ideological mobilisation.
The federal government has disbursed RM1.2 billion in land compensation for the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway Phase 1 project, with Sarawak receiving RM737 million, according to Deputy Minister Ahmad Maslan.
Malaysia's Health Ministry will offer 560 permanent doctor positions in Sabah from October 2026, though historical acceptance rates suggest only half may actually accept postings in the state.