PM: RM1.5b for Sarawak, one-off flight aid for public uni students [WATCH]
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced an RM1.5 billion special grant for Sarawak, as well as one-off assistance for eligible new students at public higher education institutions to purchase flight tickets.
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On Malaysia Day, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a RM1.5 billion special grant for Sarawak and one-off assistance for eligible public university students to purchase flight tickets. This announcement was part of several measures to alleviate the burden on the people and strengthen ties between the federal government and Sabah and Sarawak.
The federal government is currently negotiating with the Sabah and Sarawak state governments to finalize a sustainable formula for determining the annual special grant rate. The RM1.5 billion allocation for Sarawak was announced while negotiations on the state's claim to 40% of net revenue continue. Anwar emphasized that these initiatives reflect the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the need to respect the rights and interests of Sabah and Sarawak within the Federation.
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