Anwar: Johor got RM16b back from Putrajaya, more than it contributed (opens original article in a new tab)

Anwar Ibrahim claimed Johor received RM16 billion in federal funding, more than its RM14 billion contribution, highlighting increased allocations for the state's development.

• Anwar Ibrahim stated that Johor received RM16 billion from the federal government, exceeding its RM14 billion contribution between 2023 and 2025.
• The federal government increased Johor's operating expenditure allocation from RM6-7 billion annually under the previous administration to RM8.7 billion under the Madani Government.
• Johor is the third-largest recipient of operating and development expenditure allocations in 2026, after Sabah and Sarawak.
• Johor is the second-largest recipient of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah assistance after Selangor.