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PKR lawmaker accuses Zahid of undermining government over rural project cancellations
A Pakatan Harapan representative has alleged that Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi's comments regarding the cancellation of rural development projects in Sabah and Sarawak are damaging public perception of the Anwar Ibrahim administration.
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The PKR lawmaker contended that Zahid Hamidi's recent statements about the discontinuation of rural infrastructure initiatives have created negative impressions among constituents regarding the federal government's commitment to development in East Malaysia.
According to the opposition politician, the Deputy Prime Minister's public remarks on the cancelled projects risk undermining confidence in the current administration's governance and economic agenda for the region.
The controversy centres on infrastructure and development programmes targeting rural areas across Sabah and Sarawak, which form a significant portion of Malaysia's land area and population. The cancellations have drawn scrutiny from multiple political quarters regarding their impact on rural communities.
The allegation reflects ongoing tensions within Malaysia's political landscape regarding ministerial communication and coordination, particularly regarding major policy decisions affecting the country's development trajectory in East Malaysia.
Neither Zahid Hamidi nor his office has responded to the accusations as of publication.