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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that the federal government distributes allocations to states based on their development needs and welfare priorities, rather than their individual tax revenue contributions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed that the federal government has directed RM16 billion to Johor over three years, exceeding the state's RM14 billion contribution to federal revenues by RM2 billion.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighted that the federal government has channelled RM16 billion to Johor through development projects and allocations, exceeding the state's RM14 billion contribution to federal revenue over three years.