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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed his government's commitment to expanding Sarawak's State Legislative Assembly from 82 to 99 seats, ordering the Election Commission to provide an updated implementation report following Cabinet discussion.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assured the new Negeri Sembilan state government of continued federal support following Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional's electoral victory, while acknowledging Pakatan Harapan's eight-year administration.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has offered his congratulations to the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, on the occasion of His Royal Highness's 67th birthday, extending wishes for health and prosperity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to continue facilitating efforts to resolve a land dispute involving the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, Pahang, while emphasizing state government responsibilities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that Putrajaya is in active negotiations with Sarawak over an increase to the state's special grant entitlements under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, addressing long-standing fiscal concerns.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that the federal government cannot be expected to automatically absorb financial costs resulting from decisions taken independently by state administrations.
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DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng has pressed PM Anwar Ibrahim to settle what he terms a RM2.8 billion funding shortfall owed to Penang and overhaul the federal state revenue-sharing framework to ensure equitable resource distribution.