Malaysian Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi emphasizes state governments' shared responsibility in improving rural living standards, focusing on infrastructure, education, and services.

Malaysian Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi highlights shared responsibility of state governments in improving rural living standards, emphasizing coordination between federal and state governments. State governments should contribute to infrastructure, education, and services for rural areas. The government is focused on improving economic status of rural residents, particularly Bumiputeras, and strengthening Orang Asli children's education through TVET.