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Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim has called for parliamentary allocations to be formally incorporated into Malaysia's annual budget, arguing that funding decisions should not rest solely with the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged increased budget allocations for Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM), reinforcing the government's commitment to supporting low-income families and women entrepreneurs seeking economic improvement.
Malaysia's Education Ministry has dedicated RM4.6 billion towards rebuilding deteriorating schools across Sabah between 2023 and 2026, representing a major infrastructure push for the state.
Sabah has received RM600 million of a RM1.5 billion interim Special Grant and is requesting the remaining RM900 million be paid before year-end, while maintaining its constitutional claim to a 40 per cent revenue entitlement.