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The government has unveiled the 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day theme as 'Malaysia MADANI: Shared Prosperity', signalling its commitment to ensuring development benefits reach all Malaysians equitably across economic, social and quality-of-life dimensions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the federal government's commitment to treating all states equitably in development initiatives, dismissing suggestions of political bias in project allocation and funding decisions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for development projects funded by government-linked companies and private firms to create tangible opportunities for middle- and lower-income Malaysians, cautioning that exclusive growth risks deepening societal divisions.