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Commentary: Johor state polls bring PM Anwar’s national revenue-sharing dilemma into sharp focus
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Leslie Lopez
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The upcoming Johor state polls in Malaysia are serving as a stress test for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration. The state is pushing for greater fiscal autonomy and a larger share of federal revenue, mirroring demands previously made by Borneo states.
Elections in Johor are taking place against the backdrop of the increasingly loud demands by Malaysia’s richer states for larger slices of the national revenue pie, says CNA's Leslie Lopez.
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