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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the importance of federal-state cooperation in advancing Sarawak's growth trajectory, positioning collaborative governance as essential to the state's development objectives.
Sarawak has received a 3,655-hectare federal military site near Sibu under the Malaysia Agreement 1963. The state plans to develop the strategic land for housing, infrastructure improvements and agricultural expansion.
The Registry of Societies Malaysia will launch its 2026 MADANI community programmes in Kampung Pendam, Sarawak on August 1, allocating RM600,000 to improve village facilities and school infrastructure as part of broader Malaysia MADANI aspirations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasized the importance of federal-state cooperation in advancing Sarawak's economic transformation, describing the partnership as crucial to the state's success in driving innovation and inclusive growth.