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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted regional security as a cornerstone of Malaysia's 13th development plan through 2030, signalling the nation's determination to pursue economic growth while navigating intensifying geopolitical pressures in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia has completed the RM41.7 million restoration of the railway track linking Gemas in Negeri Sembilan to Mentakab in Pahang, a project delayed by floods and contractor issues but now crucial for East-West rail connectivity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia's economic policies to be anchored in moral purpose and human dignity, arguing that technological advancement and growth should uplift people rather than serve as ends in themselves.
The RM100 million Seremban Sentral railway station project has reached 35% completion, with critical piling and utility relocation work finished. Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the modern integrated hub will be ready by March 2027.
Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister has reassured that a RM1.5 billion boost to Sabah's interim special grant announced by PM Anwar Ibrahim will not diminish the state's annual development and operating budget ceilings.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will expand its Multi-Operator Core Network initiative across the country to enhance internet connectivity in rural and remote areas, with Johor identified as a priority region for implementation.
The Prime Minister's senior political advisor has rejected suggestions that the federal government favours certain states based on political alignment, emphasizing that development decisions prioritize economic potential over partisan considerations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim launched SParK 2026, PUNB's flagship business transformation platform, backed by a RM2.25 billion financing approval target for developing bumiputera entrepreneurs over the next five years.