Malaysia’s federalised system of government here to stay, says Anwar

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Putrajaya will empower states where necessary, but will draw the line if the need arises.   Read More:  https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/11/08/malaysias-federalised-system-of-government-here-to-stay-says-anwar/   Laporan Lanjut:  https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2024/11/08/sistem-persekutuan-akan-terus-diamal-kata-anwar/   Free Malaysia Today is an independent, bi-lingual news portal with a focus on Malaysian current affairs.    Subscribe to our channel - http://bit.ly/2Qo08ry   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Check us out at https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com  Follow FMT on Facebook: https://bit.ly/49JJoo5  Follow FMT on Dailymotion: https://bit.ly/2WGITHM  Follow FMT on X: https://bit.ly/48zARSW  Follow FMT on Instagram: https://bit.ly/48Cq76h  Follow FMT on TikTok : https://bit.ly/3uKuQFp  Follow FMT Berita on TikTok: https://bit.ly/48vpnQG  Follow FMT Telegram - https://bit.ly/42VyzMX  Follow FMT LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42YytEb  Follow FMT Lifestyle on Instagram: https://bit.ly/42WrsUj  Follow FMT on WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/49GMbxW  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Download FMT News App:  Google Play – http://bit.ly/2YSuV46  App Store – https://apple.co/2HNH7gZ  Huawei AppGallery - https://bit.ly/2D2OpNP   #FMTExclusive #AnwarIbrahim #FederalSystem #EmpowerStates

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00:00This has gone on for the last six decades and it will continue for many decades to come.

00:08This is a system we inherit and I think we need to ensure that we mature in the process.

00:16In an exclusive interview with FMT, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians

00:20to trust the nation's federalised system of government, saying it is an effective tool

00:25to manage federal-state relations.

00:32We've spoken a lot about the importance of unity, Prime Minister, and certainly unity

00:36is really at the core of your philosophy and framework.

00:41There have been increasingly louder calls for autonomy from states, for example, like

00:47Sarawak, Sabah, even Johor.

00:50How do you intend to strengthen unity within the federation?

00:55We have to empower states where it is necessary.

00:59I don't think we need to rest powers entirely to the federal authorities.

01:03At the same time, the state can make demands, but sometimes they have the capability, sometimes

01:07they don't.

01:08This is a federal system, we navigate, we negotiate, but we draw the line.

01:16The Prime Minister also said Putrajaya is constantly faced with various demands from

01:21diverse states and groupings.

01:25First the Islamic professionals and ulama, and then representatives of the church groups,

01:32and then the Tamilians and the Hindus, I mean, that's a stark reality.

01:37And you go to Sabah, Sarawak, of course there are new demands.

01:40So I think we need to ensure that this process of negotiations, of trust, understanding and

01:46respect continue.

01:47I don't find it to be too cumbersome or problematic.

01:54In recent years, states such as Penang and Johor have pushed for a larger share of national

01:59revenue, while Sabah, Sarawak, Kelantan and Trengganu seek more oil royalties.

02:05For instance, the Sabah Law Society is pursuing legal action to secure the state's 40% share

02:11of federal revenue, while Sarawak is pushing for greater control over its onshore and offshore

02:17oil and gas resources.

02:20In response to these demands, the federal government has pledged to double special grants

02:25for Sabah and Sarawak in the 2025 budget, signalling a stronger commitment to development

02:30in East Malaysia.

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