Anwar Ibrahim: “Therefore, for the first time since Independence in 1957, the Madani Government has designated some of Kuala Lumpur’s…”

Close cooperation between the federal and state governments is essential to ensuring that national development is planned in an inclusive, sustainable and comprehensive manner for the benefit of the people.

There has been some debate over Tabung Haji. I do not wish to comment at length, but hopefully at Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting we can reach a decision.

Since Independence in 1957, no new Malay reserve land had been created in Kuala Lumpur. Existing land was simply being sold off.

Within the area, I designated 50 acres (20 hectares) as Malay reserve land, comprising some of the most valuable land in Kuala Lumpur.