In the meantime, he said the ministry is expected to meet with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability next week to prepare for the country to face the dry season.

State executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Najwan Halimi also stated that he hopes to see the Malaysian badminton athletes reach at least the quarterfinals.

"Pulau Pinang sudah berkembang jauh, dapat pelaburan besar, kedudukan ekonomi tertinggi selepas Selangor dan Kuala Lumpur, tetapi Kedah masih menyumbang di bawah lima peratus Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK)," - MB

Amirudin, who is also the Selangor Menteri Besar, said the seat distribution was agreed upon by PH chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He also said that the state government has decided that SELangkah will serve as a data entry point for people in the state.