Anwar slams Dr Ronald for politicising funding issue

ANDREW ONG

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that if Sabah requires additional funding, the federal government will maintain an open attitude towards discussions, reported China Press. 

He also criticized Sabah Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee for playing low-level politics regarding the funding issue.

Economic Minister Rafizi Ramli stated that Malaysia’s total debt is expected to decrease starting from 2027, as old debts are gradually repaid, headlined Sin Chew Daily. 

Civil servants will receive substantial salary increases of 15% to 42.7%, front-paged Nanyang Daily. 

This move is expected to stimulate market consumption and economic activity, though it also raises concerns about increasing domestic wage pressures, which may lead to higher inflation and a rise in living costs, the daily added. 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed that Tesla, due to financial losses, has cancelled its plans to set up factories in Southeast Asia, reported Kwong Wah Daily. 

Penang’s Deputy Chief Minister II, Jagdeep Singh Deo, ended his sick leave two days early and returned to the office. He described himself as a workaholic, stating that he cannot simply sit idle in the hospital, headlined Guang Ming Daily.

Editorial

Nanyang Daily said that even in defeat, a match with a brilliant process remains memorable; just like the epic battles between Malaysia’s badminton legend, Datuk Lee Chong Wei and China’s two-time Olympic badminton champion Lin Dan, where their fierce rivalry and mutual respect achieved greatness together. 

Without worthy opponents, even if you win, you are merely a lonely victor, said the daily. 

Competitions should be joyful, with ethical rivalry and friendly challenges, added the daily. 

Those pitiable politicians, who only focus on building walls and stirring up trouble, have never experienced such beauty, said the daily. 

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has achieved this for us, is there a need to find fault with her, questioned the daily?