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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the critical role of coordinated governance between Kuala Lumpur and state authorities in accelerating Sarawak's economic advancement, underlining a broader shift towards collaborative federalism.
Sarawak has surpassed its Borneonisation goal of 80%, achieving 87.5% of key federal public service posts filled by locals, while Sabah has reached nearly 70% of its 90% target under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 framework.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the necessity of close cooperation between federal and state governments to successfully execute Malaysia's national climate change agenda and meet international commitments.