Federal grants to states are expected to rise to RM10.5 billion this year, up from RM10.3 billion in 2025.PETALING JAYA: The public should not assume that every infrastructure problem is the responsibility of one party alone, as jurisdiction, implementation and funding may involve both the federal and state governments.

Ramli Dollah.Universiti Malaysia Sabah lecturer Ramli Dollah explained that the division of responsibilities between the federal and state governments is broadly set out in the Federal Constitution.

He said the federal list, state list and concurrent list contained in the ninth schedule to the constitution outlines the powers and jurisdiction of each level of government.

“The people must be careful not to immediately assume that all infrastructure problems are the responsibility of (the federal) government.