The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended his administration's approach to state development, asserting that the federal government allocates resources fairly across all states regardless of their political leanings.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is advancing as scheduled, while cautioning political figures against using the initiative as a partisan tool. The project involves coordinated effort between federal and state authorities.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected allegations that he issued directives limiting the Johor Menteri Besar's access to Felda-related affairs, characterising such claims as unsubstantiated.