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Negotiations over a proposal to grant Sabah and Sarawak 35 per cent of Malaysia's parliamentary seats remain ongoing under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 framework, according to the federal minister overseeing the Borneo states' affairs.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed concerns that state-level political competition will undermine the federal Unity Government, emphasizing the coalition's binding agreement remains intact.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has suggested that Barisan Nasional's recent electoral victories in Johor and Negeri Sembilan represent a broader momentum that could translate into national political gains, pointing to potential shifts in federal politics.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to facilitating resolution of a land dispute affecting the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Cot, Maran, Pahang, pledging to engage the state government while acknowledging constitutional limitations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed disappointment at continued attacks from Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, insisting that the Federal Government remains committed to advancing development across all states, including those governed by opposition parties.