Malaysia Pulse delivers breaking news, politics, business, sports and lifestyle coverage from Malaysia and Southeast Asia — trusted, timely and independent.
Pasir Gudang Member of Parliament Hassan Abdul Karim has clarified that the Madani Government's distribution of federal funds to Johor and other states adheres strictly to constitutional provisions and legal frameworks.
Sabah's Pakatan Harapan coalition has welcomed the Federal Government's decision to boost the interim special grant to RM1.5 billion, though it remains committed to securing Sabah's full 40 per cent revenue share under MA63.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph9jy7g)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph9jy7p)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22194%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EFederal%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has given assurances to the Sultan of Pahang regarding steady federal assistance and accelerated East Coast Rail Link infrastructure advancement in the state.
Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan has briefed the Sultan of Pahang on rising federal allocations to the state and major development projects, following earlier questions about funding from the Tengku Mahkota.
Perlis has received RM4 million in federal funding following Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah's meeting with PM Anwar Ibrahim. The money has been distributed across aid programmes, community initiatives, and infrastructure projects.
Sabah's annual special interim grant has been raised to RM1.5 billion by the Federal Government, representing a nearly 28-fold increase since 2020 and reflecting deepening cooperation between Putrajaya and the state administration.
Sabah's interim special grant has been raised to RM1.5 billion, with state leaders viewing the boost as evidence of the federal government's accountability and fulfilment of its commitments.
Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji has praised Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for delivering on the state's 40% oil revenue entitlement, expressing hope that funds will reach residents promptly.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph1wzheg)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph1wzhep)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22272%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3ESabah%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has welcomed a RM1.5 billion interim special grant for the state, emphasizing the need for swift payment to address pressing development needs.
Umno Youth has rebuked Pakatan Harapan leaders for attributing Johor's development to federal funding, cautioning against turning the matter into a political controversy.
The Federal Government has raised Sabah's special interim grant to RM1.5 billion from RM600 million, marking another step towards honouring the state's 40 per cent revenue entitlement under the Federal Constitution and Malaysia Agreement 1963.
Sabah has received an interim allocation of RM1.5 billion as the federal government continues negotiating the implementation of the state's 40% revenue sharing claim, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has raised Sabah's interim special grant to RM1.5 billion from RM600 million, a temporary boost while negotiations continue on the state's 40 per cent revenue entitlement under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph2jrv5g)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph2jrv5p)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22272%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EAnwar%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled a RM1.5 billion interim special grant for Sabah as discussions over the state's 40 per cent revenue entitlement remain ongoing.
Umno Youth has cautioned politicians against using federal aid to Johor as a political tool, noting that opposition figures are citing allocated funds that remain unimplemented.
Sabah's Chief Minister revealed that the Federal Government has allocated RM4 billion to the state for implementing rural water supply initiatives, addressing infrastructure needs in remote communities across Sabah.