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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pushed back against accusations that the Madani government favours certain states, asserting that allocations to Sabah, Sarawak, Kedah and Kelantan have grown.
Malaysia's MA63 Technical Committee has instructed all government ministries and agencies to accelerate efforts in resolving outstanding matters tied to the Malaysia Agreement 1963, with a comprehensive review scheduled under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim next month.
Malaysia is moving toward standardised accreditation for Syariah lawyers across all states. A proposal endorsed at the 2026 convention will be submitted to the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs for consideration.