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DAP's Lim Guan Eng has called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to immediately restore RM2.8 billion in federal funding allocations withheld from Penang between 2023 and 2025, citing the shortfall's impact on state development.
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.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has asserted that Johor received approximately RM16 billion more in federal allocations than its tax contributions, underscoring the government's commitment to balanced regional development.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the federal government has directed RM16 billion to Johor through development and operating allocations over three years, exceeding the state's RM14 billion revenue contribution, demonstrating commitment to regional development.
Pakatan Harapan has refuted allegations that Johor faces federal government neglect, citing RM14.6 billion in development allocations channelled to the state since PM Anwar Ibrahim took office.