Event Brief
Anwar raises Sarawak interim special grant to RM1.5b
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 12:11 PM ET
Summary: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Sarawak’s interim payment under Article 112(D) will be increased to RM1.5 billion (S$466 million). He said the federal government will continue negotiating with Sabah and Sarawak to finalise the formula for the annual special grant, after interim payments were previously raised from RM300 million to RM600 million.
WHO: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
WHAT: Announced an increase to Sarawak’s interim payment under Article 112(D) to RM1.5 billion and said negotiations will continue on the annual special grant formula.
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026
WHERE: Kuching, Malaysia
WHY: Anwar made the announcement during the Malaysia Day celebration in Kuching.
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