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Malaysia's federal government has pledged RM4.06 billion to finance rural water supply projects across Sabah, with Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid emphasizing the initiative targets the country's poorest districts and aligns with broader poverty eradication efforts.
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.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled that federal development funds for Petaling Jaya and Subang remain available, but will not flow through MPs who oppose the government, marking a shift in how resources are distributed.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to distributing financial assistance and development funding equitably to all Malaysian states, including those governed by opposition parties such as Kelantan and Kedah.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari has signalled openness to increased federal special grant funding if the government's financial capacity permits, following ongoing discussions with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over MA63-related payments.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced the Federal Government will provide funding for Johor's E-ART project after assessments showed private-sector-only financing was unviable. Cabinet approval is pending before the Concession Agreement is signed.
DAP lawmaker Lim Guan Eng has pressed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to restore Penang's RM2.8 billion funding shortfall accumulated over the 2023-2025 period, raising questions about equitable federal resource distribution.
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DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng has pressed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to compensate Penang for a RM2.8 billion funding shortfall and overhaul the state allocation mechanism to ensure equitable distribution across Malaysia's states.