Anwar: Selangor and Penang aside, all states receive higher development funds than they give in tax
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended his administration against claims of unfair funding distribution, stating that most states receive more in development funds than they contribute in taxes. He highlighted that states like Kelantan and Kedah receive significantly more federal expenditure than their tax revenue contributions.
Why it matters
This addresses ongoing political tensions regarding federal-state fiscal relations and accusations of bias against opposition-held states in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — Datuk Seri Anwar told Parliament today that all states except Selangor and Penang receive higher development allocation than the tax they contribute, as he again denied accusations of unfair treatment.
The article reports on the Prime Minister's statements and provides specific fiscal data, maintaining a neutral reporting stance.
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