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The Malaysian government has greenlit 92 mosque construction initiatives totalling RM160.82 million since 2023, with 54 projects finished and 16 under way. The remaining schemes remain in early planning phases.
Sabah will push for the outstanding RM900 million balance of its special grant under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 at talks this Monday, as state and federal authorities negotiate accelerated payment this year.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims that the government cuts development funds to opposition-controlled constituencies, pointing to RM44.5 million in approved flood mitigation projects in Petaling Jaya and Damansara as evidence of continued support.
The Banggi MP is lobbying the federal government to fund a RM300 million road development spanning 37 kilometres on Pulau Banggi. The three-phase project aims to upgrade severely deteriorated infrastructure on the island and enhance economic prospects.
Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister has reassured Sabah that a RM1.5 billion interim special grant increase announced by PM Anwar Ibrahim will not compromise the state's development and operating allocations this year.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Pakatan Harapan's leadership campaign in Johor is designed to showcase policy proposals benefiting residents, rather than escalate political tensions ahead of state elections.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that state governments cannot expect automatic federal funding when project costs escalate. Any request for additional allocation tied to a Notice of Change requires fresh negotiation and assessment.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has refuted claims that the federal government allocates development funds inequitably across states, asserting that distribution mechanisms operate according to established criteria.
Malaysia's Parliament will examine complaints about unequal federal funding to states and review enforcement of campaign rules ahead of Johor, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan elections.