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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has expressed hopes that the state's proposal for a Penang International Financial Centre will gain federal government approval through the 2027 Budget, positioning it as a tech-focused alternative to existing financial hubs.
Sabah will receive RM4.06 billion for rural water infrastructure through a new decentralised approach that delegates implementation directly to the state government, marking a shift in how Putrajaya manages remote development projects.
Malaysia's work-from-home policy for federal civil servants has saved 4.05 million litres of petrol and RM7.31 million in fuel subsidies since its April launch, benefiting nearly 75,000 government workers.