Summary
- Anwar announced measures covering Sarawak’s special grant entitlement.
- BUDI Diesel assistance will be improved for eligible Malaysians.
- Eligible new public university students will receive one-off flight ticket assistance.
KUALA LUMPUR, September 17 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced several measures aimed at easing living costs and strengthening federal ties with Sabah and Sarawak in his Malaysia Day address.
The measures include provisions involving Sarawak’s special grant entitlement and improvements to BUDI Diesel assistance. Eligible new students entering public higher education institutions.
Will also receive one-off assistance for flight ticket purchases. Anwar said the initiatives reflected the principles of the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
With the government committed to respecting Sabah and Sarawak’s rights and interests within the federation. Further implementation details were not provided in his statement.
