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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the MADANI government's commitment to Islamic and Malay-centric programmes, stating the Cabinet has consistently supported such initiatives without objection or resistance.
The Education Ministry has committed RM4.6 billion to rehabilitate deteriorating schools in Sabah between 2023 and 2026, representing a significant portion of the RM6.6 billion invested nationally since 2016.
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied knowledge of discussions involving Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional, GPS, and GRS, reaffirming BN's backing for the Madani government through the next general election.
Beginning July 15, approximately 1.18 million students enrolled at Malaysian institutions of higher learning will gain access to RM100 book vouchers through the MADANI initiative, redeemable via the MySiswaPlace digital platform.
Veteran newsman A Kadir Jasin believes Johor's state election result will significantly influence the timing of Malaysia's 16th general election, pointing to how the Madani government's political calculations have shifted power dynamics.
Malaysia's Ministry of Education will establish 1,040 new preschool classes by 2027, expanding early childhood education access nationwide. The initiative aligns with MADANI government priorities and targets improved learning equity across regions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled a decisive break with Malaysia's past, declaring that the culture of large-scale theft and politically-connected enrichment schemes is now defunct under his administration's governance framework.
The MADANI Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening tahfiz education as an integral component of Malaysia's educational ecosystem. Minister Zulkifli Hasan emphasised that tahfiz institutions must produce well-rounded graduates equipped with knowledge, character and professional skills.
The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit's Uyarvu MADANI Grant has received 1,340 applications in just five days since launching on June 29, demonstrating strong demand among Indian entrepreneurs seeking financial support.
Malaysia's Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has praised the Shah Alam LRT3 line as evidence of the MADANI Government's dedication to modernizing public transport infrastructure across the Klang Valley.
The MADANI Government reaffirms its dedication to equitable development nationwide, with Johor benefiting from major infrastructure and health initiatives under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration.
Fifty recipients in Kuala Terengganu and Kuala Nerus received affordable housing assistance under the Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) programme, comprising 30 completed homes and 20 construction offers, as the MADANI Government pushes its homeownership agenda.
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.