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Sabah's government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to retaining immigration autonomy, insisting that the new Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Act 2024 must not diminish state rights enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
Sabah's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor says the state is collaborating with the Finance Ministry to refine how the targeted diesel subsidy programme operates following its July 1 rollout in the state.
Political analysts view the Johor state election outcome as a crucial test of whether Malaysia's federal and state governments can sustain effective cooperation while competing at different levels, signalling a maturing democratic model.
Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin has assured Johor voters that the Federal Constitution guarantees smooth relations between federal and state governments even if they are controlled by opposing political coalitions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has affirmed that the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is developing according to schedule, emphasising federal-state coordination while cautioning political leaders against weaponising the initiative.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has refuted allegations that caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi was instructed to stay away from a Felda settlements gathering, characterising the reports as baseless.
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Tunku Mahkota Ismail has received Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in an official audience, with both parties confirming renewed commitment to collaborative governance between the state and federal administrations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has met with Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim to reaffirm their commitment to preserving harmonious relations between the state and federal governments.
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The federal government has transferred operational control of Bintulu Port to Sarawak state authorities, marking a significant devolution of infrastructure management. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed confidence in the state's competence to develop the facility.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed confidence that Sarawak possesses the technical expertise and operational capability to successfully manage Bintulu Port following its handover from federal to state administration.
Johor Umno is pressing the federal government to streamline administrative processes and expedite infrastructure projects across the state, mirroring recent directives from Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
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Malaysia's Foreign Minister Fahmi visited Kelantan's regent Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra to discuss combating disinformation through fake social media accounts and address pressing governance matters affecting the state.
Johor's regent has contested the prime minister's assertions about state revenue leakages, instead attributing financial constraints to federal government policies and revenue-sharing mechanisms.
Transport Minister Loke Chua Tian Chang and Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz preserved outward cordiality during their first encounter following a public disagreement, though underlying tensions surfaced through measured remarks.