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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims that certain states receive inadequate funding, asserting that Sabah, Sarawak, Kedah and Kelantan have all benefited from increased allocations under his administration's Madani framework.
Negotiations over increasing Sabah and Sarawak's parliamentary representation to 35% continue under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 framework, according to the Minister overseeing the states' affairs.
Malaysia's Technical Committee under the MA63 Implementation Action Council has directed federal ministries and agencies to fast-track resolution of remaining implementation issues, with progress noted on Sabah's special grant and Sarawak's port transfer.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has commenced its phased rollout of the new international passport across Sabah and Sarawak, with eight Urban Transformation Centres beginning services today under Phase 6.
Nearly 68 per cent of companies enrolled in the expanded Subsidised Diesel Control System for jeeps and pickups are based in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, representing over 10,400 businesses across the three regions.
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.
Malaysia's Works Ministry is strengthening coordination between federal and state public works departments to address persistent project delays affecting major infrastructure including the Pan Borneo Highway, officials announced.
Malaysia's domestic trade ministry has introduced a 300-litre monthly diesel quota for small businesses and local contractors operating in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan under the new targeted subsidy programme launched July 1.
The Malaysian government plans to refine its targeted fuel subsidy scheme in Sabah and Sarawak by incorporating public feedback, with ongoing consultations between federal and state agencies to ensure smooth implementation without compromising rural communities' welfare.