KUALA LUMPUR (March 11): The Dewan Negara on Wednesday passed the Capitation Grant Bill 2026, which seeks to amend the rates of grant allocated according to the population of each state based on a new rates structure. The Bill was passed by a majority voice vote after being tabled by Liew for its second and third readings in the Dewan Negara after being debated by 15 senators. Capitation grants are federal funds provided to states based on population size. The last amendment to the grant rates was made 24 years ago, in 2002. The Dewan Negara sitting continues on Thursday.

Source: The Edge Markets March 11, 2026 09:26 UTC