Johor gets more federal funds than Selangor, says economist

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Reps complain of unfair federal funds for Selangor, Penang

PETALING JAYA: Elected representatives in Selangor and Penang have spoken up about unfair federal budget allocations for their states, which are among the highest contributors of revenue.

Penang assemblyman Gooi Hsiao Leung said many states also shared the Johor sultan’s recent expression of discontent toward federal funding allocations.

“Every state should have its fair share of financial support to develop according to its own aspirations, without being held ransom by the federal government, regardless of which party is in power,” he said.

Gooi, who represents Bukit Tengah, said a report by the Penang Institute showed that Penang contributed RM5.7 billion in tax revenues to the federal government in 2013 but only received RM162.7 million in federal transfers.

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