Call to give states more leeway


Gooi speaking during the debate at the state assembly.

THE Federal Government has been urged to decentralise powers and give more autonomy to state governments.

Gooi Hsiao Leung (PH-Bukit Tengah) said there were instances of over-centralisation by the Federal Government where states like Penang did not have the powers to carry out policies effectively.

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