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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that fresh allocations of RM1.6 million to Subang and RM3 million to Petaling Jaya are dedicated to public welfare projects, emphasising funds serve constituents rather than political interests.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the significant financial commitment the Malaysian government makes annually, spending between RM40 and RM45 billion on subsidies to help citizens cope with fuel expenses.
The government is spending RM980 million yearly to cover losses at the Federal Land Development Authority stemming from previous management failures, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed.
Malaysia's government has secured nearly RM5 billion in savings through expenditure control measures implemented across all ministries and agencies since April 2026, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong announced during a Senate session.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that Malaysia is absorbing substantial fuel price increases through annual government subsidies reaching RM50 billion to keep RON95 petrol frozen at RM1.99 per litre.
The federal government has allocated RM44.5 million for 30 flood mitigation projects in Petaling Jaya and Damansara, with coordination through the Implementation Coordination Unit under the Prime Minister's Department.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced an additional RM2 million allocation for this year's Warriors' Day celebration, exceeding the typical annual disbursement of RM1 million to RM1.5 million, citing good management by organisers.
The federal government has paid RM1.2 billion in land compensation for Sabah's Pan Borneo Highway Phase 1 project, with Sarawak receiving RM737 million, as the highway's total cost climbs to RM24.889 billion.
The federal government has green-lit RM207 million in development spending for Pasir Puteh, with 46 projects designed to harness economic opportunities created by the East Coast Rail Link infrastructure passing through the constituency.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed allegations that he personally purchased a new BMW, clarifying the vehicle belongs to the government rather than serving his personal transport needs.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has denied purchasing a new BMW for personal use, stating the vehicle is an existing government asset. He also clarified his Mercedes-Benz was a gift from the King, registered under the Prime Minister's Department.