After Sarawak’s recent push for greater autonomy, Penang is ramping up its own efforts to gain more control over its finances and governance by reactivating a committee on state-federal relations. This move highlights growing demands for a fairer share of resources to support the state’s development goals. YB Gooi Hsiao Leung, State Assemblyman for Bukit Tengah shares his insights on this matter.

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