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JOHOR BAHRU — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that while Johor contributed RM14 billion in federal revenue between 2023 and 2025, the federal government returned even more — a total of RM16 billion — to the state through development projects and operational allocations.
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Malaysia is reducing its subsidised diesel price to RM2.10 per litre from July, reflecting the government's cost-of-living relief efforts and targeted subsidy reforms using MyKad verification to prevent leakages.
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.
The Malaysian government has appointed 95 MADANI Community leaders across Kedah and Perlis to strengthen communication channels, deliver targeted assistance, and combat digital misinformation at the grassroots level.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has vowed to overhaul aid distribution mechanisms to prevent recipients from being treated with indignity, reaffirming the MADANI Government's commitment to restoring human dignity.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that the Madani administration will eliminate the practice of requiring citizens to queue extensively for financial assistance, emphasizing the need for modernised aid delivery in the digital era.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised the King as a symbol of national unity while reaffirming the Madani government's pledge to continue serving Malaysians with unwavering dedication and commitment.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim for his leadership and wisdom, reaffirming the MADANI Government's commitment to serving the nation with dedication and advancing key policy initiatives.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has renewed the Madani government's commitment to delivering equitable development and fair treatment for Sabah and Sarawak, emphasizing the need for greater focus on East Malaysian states.
The Madani Government is channelling savings from tight budget controls across all ministries into initiatives that directly serve the Malaysian public, according to statements made in Penampang.
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.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the Madani Government is restraining its own expenditure to free up funds for expanded assistance to ordinary Malaysians, prioritising public welfare over state spending.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government's dedication to advancing Sabah and Sarawak through education, healthcare and infrastructure projects, marking the Kaamatan and Gawai festival season.
Malaysia has secured seventh place globally in the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer, with its Trust Index climbing to 71 points from 66 last year. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming attributed the achievement to stronger governance and inclusive development efforts.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has thanked coalition partners in the MADANI Government for their sustained commitment, praising their focus on economic resilience and public welfare amid regional challenges.