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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed allegations that his administration sidelines certain states, presenting data showing substantial budget increases across multiple regions since 2022.
Sabah will push for the complete payment of RM900 million outstanding under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 special grant at a key negotiation meeting with the federal government on Monday, following an interim RM600 million transfer last year.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that federal government allocations to states are determined by development needs and people's welfare, not tax collection levels. Most states receive more than their tax contribution.