An additional RM1 billion federal allocation announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for infrastructure upgrades along Sarawak and Sabah borders would contribute towards mitigating security risks in areas that will neighbour Indonesia's planned new capital, Nusantara, in Kalimantan.

Warisan Women chief Norazlinah Arif, who welcomed Anwar's announcement, said issues surrounding border security rank top among concerns faced by locals in Sabah and Sarawak.

The Kunak assemblyperson noted that Indonesia's...