<div><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">In Malaysia, the federal government often negotiates and signs major infrastructure deals with foreign entities (e.g. ports, railways, industrial zones), which typically take place within specific states (e.g. Pahang, Johor). State governments hold limited powers over land and local governance. While they are informed about these deals, they do not have formal authority to approve or reject them.</span></font></div><div><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">A notable example is the Kuantan Industrial Park and Port, part of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).</span></font></div>