QUESTION1 PM: Solid relationship between federal and state governments crucial KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today underscored the importance of a strong, solid relationship between the federal and state governments in ensuring that mutual goals are met. In his speech at the national-level Malaysia Day celebration at the Sibu Indoor Stadium tonight, the prime minister said any problems could be resolved if there is a good working relationship between the two entities. He paid tribute to the Sarawak government leadership for its efforts in resolving talks over the sale of oil and gas 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 the people who benefit. God willing, negotiations with the Sabah government will begin after the Sabah election. What is important is that efforts to develop both states are continued and increased further with the close cooperation between the federal and state governments," 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 the PN government was also committed to improving digital connectivity nationwide, including in Sabah and Sarawak, where a majority of areas are still lagging in terms of high-speed mobile broadband networks and digital infrastructure. In this regard, he said the National Digital Network (Jendela) was in line with the federal government's commitment to this endeavor. Muhyiddin said the federal government would continually monitor the overall implementation of the plan. He also expressed confidence that the full support from the ministry, agencies, and state governments would ensure that Jendela would reach its goals to bring benefits to the people. Meanwhile, the prime minister also noted that Malaysia Day this year is being celebrated amid a pandemic. He said the government's focus was trained on rehabilitating the country's economic sectors that were affected by the pandemic via several proactive measures. "The government has taken proactive measures from early on, by channeling aid to the people 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 Malaysia had reviewed its growth forecast to be between -3.4 percent and -5.5 percent following the 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 in both global and domestic economy. I am confident that economic recovery efforts will be bolstered 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 2020 Required: Based on the above article, explain how the federal government contributes more to improve its relationship with the state government. a.

QUESTION1 PM: Solid relationship between federal and state governments crucial KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today underscored the importance of a strong, solid relationship between the federal and state governments in ensuring that mutual goals are met. In his speech at the national-level Malaysia Day celebration at the Sibu Indoor Stadium tonight, the prime minister said any problems could be resolved if there is a good working relationship between the two entities. He paid tribute to the Sarawak government leadership for its efforts in resolving talks over the sale of oil and gas 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 the people who benefit. God willing, negotiations with the Sabah government will begin after the Sabah election. What is important is that efforts to develop both states are continued and increased further with the close cooperation between the federal and state governments," 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 the PN government was also committed to improving digital connectivity nationwide, including in Sabah and Sarawak, where a majority of areas are still lagging in terms of high-speed mobile broadband networks and digital infrastructure. In this regard, he said the National Digital Network (Jendela) was in line with the federal government's commitment to this endeavor. Muhyiddin said the federal government would continually monitor the overall implementation of the plan. He also expressed confidence that the full support from the ministry, agencies, and state governments would ensure that Jendela would reach its goals to bring benefits to the people. Meanwhile, the prime minister also noted that Malaysia Day this year is being celebrated amid a pandemic. He said the government's focus was trained on rehabilitating the country's economic sectors that were affected by the pandemic via several proactive measures. "The government has taken proactive measures from early on, by channeling aid to the people 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 Malaysia had reviewed its growth forecast to be between -3.4 percent and -5.5 percent following the 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 in both global and domestic economy. I am confident that economic recovery efforts will be bolstered 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 2020 Required: Based on the above article, explain how the federal government contributes more to improve its relationship with the state government. a.