Capitation grant for state govts to be raised 25 pct to RM548 mln, says Anwar

[BorneoPost] - 03/6/2025

PUTRAJAYA (March 6): The rate of capitation grant distributed to state governments will be increased by 25 per cent, or RM109 million, to RM548 million effective from 2026. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the Finance Minister, said the new rate was approved during the 2025 (…)



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