Putrajaya:Close cooperation between the federal and state governments is essential for ensuring that national development is inclusive, sustainable, and comprehensive, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He emphasized this point while chairing the 51st National Physical Planning Council (MPFN) meeting.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar, who also serves as Finance Minister, stated that the meeting focused on various aspects of national physical development, including land-use planning and State Structure Plans, in accordance with the Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172). He urged all relevant parties to enhance service delivery to improve the investment ecosystem and facilitate easier dealings for the public.

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar highlighted the meeting's agreement on the need for comprehensive geological mapping along roads and other areas to identify potential sinkhole threats. This mapping should be conducted in collaboration with local authorities. Shamsul Azri expressed particular concern about sinkhole risks, stressing the importance of risk assessment and detection capabilities due to the implications for safety, lives, and potential losses.