Portfolio Sabah, Sarawak kini lebih daripada sekadar penyelaras, kata penganalisis
Penganalisis berkata peranan Mustapha Sakmud semakin penting dalam membawa isu kebajikan, pembangunan dan MA63 ke peringkat persekutuan.
Analysts suggest that the portfolio held by Sabah and Sarawak Minister Mustapha Sakmud has evolved far beyond being a mere liaison between Putrajaya and the two states. The role now entails actively shaping federal frameworks before they are finalised at the Cabinet level, covering matters such as constitutional rights, financial allocations, infrastructure development, and regional socio-economic concerns.
Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim recently announced several initiatives for Sabah and Sarawak, including a RM1.5 billion interim grant to Sarawak, expansion of Budi Madani Diesel, and a one-time RM500 scholarship for deserving students from public universities who travel domestically between the Peninsula, Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan.
The inter-state grant increase and other announcements were significant as they addressed the unique needs of Malaysia's East Coast, including geographical constraints and travel costs that are not universally equal to those on the Peninsula.
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