Question 1Answer for (b) QUESTION 1PM: Solid relationship between federal and state governments crucialKUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today underscored the importance of astrong, solid relationship between the federal and state governments in ensuring thatmutual goals are met. In his speech at the national-level Malaysia Day celebration at theSibu Indoor Stadium tonight, the prime minister said any problems could be resolved ifthere is a good working relationship between the two entities. He paid tribute to theSarawak government leadership for its efforts in resolving talks over the sale of oil andgas as well as sales tax on petroleum products in the state."I believe that when both the federal and state government are on the same page, it is thepeople who benefit. God willing, negotiations with the Sabah government will begin afterthe Sabah election. What is important is that efforts to develop both states are continuedand increased further with the close cooperation between the federal and stategovernments," he said.Muhyiddin said the government would also not compromise on the issue of the states'sovereignty, and that Sabah and Sarawak would remain in Malaysia. Muhyiddin said thePN government was also committed to improving digital connectivity nationwide,including in Sabah and Sarawak, where a majority of areas are still lagging in terms ofhigh-speed mobile broadband networks and digital infrastructure. In this regard, he saidthe National Digital Network (Jendela) was in line with the federal government'scommitment to this endeavor. Muhyiddin said the federal government would continuallymonitor the overall implementation of the plan.He also expressed confidence that the full support from the ministry, agencies, and stategovernments would ensure that Jendela would reach its goals to bring benefits to thepeople. Meanwhile, the prime minister also noted that Malaysia Day this year is beingcelebrated amid a pandemic. He said the government's focus was trained on rehabilitatingthe country's economic sectors that were affected by the pandemic via several proactivemeasures."The government has taken proactive measures from early on, by channeling aid to thepeople through initiatives such as Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (Prihatin)and the Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) at a total value of RM295 billion."On the country's gross domestic product (GDP), Muhyiddin said Bank Negara Malaysiahad reviewed its growth forecast to be between -3.4 percent and -5.5 percent followingthe adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic."However, the country's economy is expected to recover next year with the (GDP's)growth forecast at 5.5 percent and up to 8 percent, driven by the continuous growth inboth global and domestic economy. I am confident that economic recovery efforts will bebolstered through the 2021 Budget which will be tabled at the parliament in November,God-willing," he said.Adapted from: The New Straits Times, 16 September 2020Required:Examine the circumstances where the federal government can extend its authorityto the state government.b.

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