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The Sun
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
13MP preparation highlights Menteri Besar and Chief Ministers' meeting
KUALA LUMPUR: The preparation of the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (13MP) took center stage at the 146th Menteri Besar and Chief Ministers' meeting in Putrajaya. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar confirmed the discussions in a Facebook post, noting that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chaired the session. The meeting also reviewed the progress of development projects and examined land ownership concerns across states. 'This marks the second meeting for this year, and the 146th overall,' Shamsul Azri stated. He reiterated his commitment to conducting surprise inspections and on-the-ground visits to ensure effective implementation of government programmes. These efforts align with broader civil service reforms aimed at improving governance and project execution. The 13MP, set to be tabled in Parliament on July 31, is expected to address key economic challenges. Prime Minister Anwar, who also serves as Finance Minister, described the plan as crucial for tackling developmental gaps, fiscal constraints, and sluggish economic transformation. - Bernama
Barnama
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Preparation Of 13MP Among Focus At 146th Menteri Besar, Chief Ministers' Meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The preparation of the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (13MP), which is expected to be tabled in Parliament later this month, was among the items discussed at the 146th Menteri Besar and Chief Ministers' meeting in Putrajaya today. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, in a Facebook post today, said the meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, also focused on the implementation of development projects and issues concerning land ownership in the states. "This marks the second meeting for this year, and the 146th overall,' he said in the post today.
Borneo Post
30-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Solar streetlights for all Sabah villages
Anwar speaking to Pairin (right) while Hajiji (left) looks on at the Hongkod Koisaan KDCA Hall.-Information Department photo KOTA KINABALU (May 30): Solar-powered streetlights will be installed in nearly all villages and rural areas in Sabah starting this year. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as part of the federal government's immediate efforts to expand basic amenities for rural communities. He stated that this measure was implemented after discovering that previous proposals involved excessively high costs. Now, the government has successfully formulated a more practical and feasible plan to be carried out in phases using solar technology. 'We are starting in Sabah. Almost all villages will have solar-powered streetlights this year. They are affordable yet bright, and I have approved the necessary allocation,' he said during his speech at the official opening of the 2025 Sabah State-Level Kaamatan Festival Celebration at the Hongkod Koisaan Hall (KDCA) on Friday. In his address, Anwar emphasized the importance of close cooperation between the state and federal governments, stating that Sabah's demands are now being heard directly in national development meetings such as the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan. This new approach reflects a major shift in development policy formulation, which is no longer entirely decided at the federal ministry level without direct consideration of state needs. 'That is why, if we want Sabah to progress, there must be a spirit to build Sabah's strength and do this together with a sense of unity within one nation,' he said. He also assured that the Federal Government is ready to discuss revenue-sharing matters with the Sabah State Government, as previously agreed with Sarawak, including oil and gas issues. 'I have no problem prioritizing revenue for Sabah, but let the negotiations be conducted harmoniously, not through shouting and cursing. I suggest working together with the State Government and cooperating with the Federal Government so that the benefits reach the people,' he added. Anwar also praised the spirit of unity among Sabah's diverse ethnic groups and the role of the Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) in preserving the heritage and noble values of the local community. Also present were Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, Deputy Chief Ministers Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Joachim Gunsalam and Datuk Ir. Shahelmey Yahya and KDCA President Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan.
