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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's clarification on federal allocations to states emerged as a central focus during the second week of parliamentary proceedings, offering insight into the government's fiscal distribution strategy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim clarified that nearly all states receive federal allocations exceeding their tax contributions, based on development needs. Parliament also passed significant legislation on cybercrime, child protection, and employment insurance during its second week of sitting.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the federal government's allocation system, stating that funding is determined by development requirements rather than tax revenue collected, with most states receiving more than they contribute.