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A senior politician warns that Sabah and Sarawak risk losing political influence unless they secure approximately a third of Parliament's 222 seats ahead of GE16, arguing this is essential leverage.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has stressed that the MADANI Government prioritises translating national economic growth into tangible improvements for ordinary Malaysians, citing targeted subsidy programmes as a key example.
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.
The coalition government is reassessing recent election losses in light of a shift in voter behaviour, with perception now outweighing tangible policy achievements in deciding electoral outcomes.
Malaysia's MA63 Technical Committee has instructed federal ministries and agencies to expedite resolution of outstanding constitutional matters affecting Sabah and Sarawak, with discussions covering public service restructuring, healthcare and education improvements.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has started a phased rollout of the new Malaysian international passport in Sabah and Sarawak, with eight passport offices beginning service from July 27 and additional locations from August 3.
Malaysia's Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has underscored the importance of collaboration between JKR Malaysia and its Sabah and Sarawak counterparts in resolving endemic project delays affecting major initiatives like the Pan Borneo Highway.
Small companies and local contractors nationwide will receive 300 litres of subsidised diesel monthly through fleet cards, as the government expands its targeted subsidy scheme launched in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan.
Malaysia's Essential Goods Distribution Programme has narrowed price disparities between rural and urban markets, delivering controlled prices for staples to over one million residents across six states with RM250 million in annual funding.
The Malaysian government will refine its targeted fuel subsidy programme in Sabah and Sarawak by incorporating public feedback. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has personally engaged with communities to understand challenges in the BUDI Diesel initiative.