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The federal government has clarified that Sabah's RM1.5 billion interim special grant increase announced in May will not diminish the state's development allocation ceiling, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong confirmed in parliament today.
The Dewan Rakyat convenes for a 16-day session to address the rollout of the Online Safety Act 2025, nationwide school safety concerns, and economic assistance for businesses affected by regional supply chain disruptions.
Parliament is set to examine claims that state governments receive inadequate federal allocations and revisit election campaign restrictions ahead of Johor, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan polls, alongside debates on AI-generated misinformation and workforce initiatives.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul says Muhyiddin requested a seating adjustment in Parliament. The speaker has also received official confirmation that Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin holds the position of opposition leader.
High-profile opposition figures including Hamzah were seen entering PAS headquarters for talks, signalling intensified political activity within Perikatan Nasional following the coalition's internal rupture.
PAS leadership gathered at its Jalan Raja Laut headquarters for talks with Hamzah, reflecting widening fractures within Malaysia's opposition alliance as tensions with Bersatu intensify.