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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has drawn a line on federal spending, declaring that the central government cannot automatically subsidise costs arising from state-level policy decisions, marking a significant stance on centre-state relations.
Despite fierce competition in the Johor state election, Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan are maintaining strong cooperation at the federal level, according to BN leaders.
The federal government is carrying nearly RM1 billion in annual debt from Felda, arising from longstanding administrative shortcomings, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed during a visit to Johor Baru.