Sarawak gets RM1.5b interim special grant as talks continue on annual formula, says Anwar
KUCHING, Sept 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday announced an increase in Sarawak’s inte...
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed on September 17 that Sarawak's interim special grant would be increased to RM1.5 billion for the current year, up from the previous RM600 million allocation. The Malaysian leader expressed his commitment to collaborating with Sabah and Sarawak state governments to establish a consistent formula for calculating the annual Special Grant.
Anwar made this announcement during the Malaysia Day 2026 festivities held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Kuching. The Governor of Sarawak, Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, was honored as the guest of honor at the event, which also featured Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Addressing concerns regarding the Malaysian federation, Anwar emphasized that no issue was insurmountable and underlined the importance of resolving disputes through amicable means. He further expressed his desire for nationwide oil and gas corporation Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) to cooperate as a unified force to foster national development.
To achieve consensus, Anwar stressed that both entities should respect and acknowledge state and federal rights and regulations. He added that finalizing the commercial agreement between Petronas and Petros was essential and urged the parties to expedite the process.
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