All federal funds will go directly to the people, says Hajiji
The Sabah chief minister says the RM1.5 billion special grant would go towards more paved roads, bridges, and water and electricity projects.
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah's chief minister Hajiji Noor announced that all federal funds allocated to the state will be directed towards its citizens. The interim special grant, previously RM1.5 billion, has been increased, and this additional amount will be utilized for various developmental projects, including roads, bridges, water, and electricity supply improvements.
Additionally, the funds will be used to support welfare programs such as the construction of Rumah Mesra Sabah Maju Jaya units and the Sentuhan Kasih Rakyat initiative. Hajiji emphasized that the state government will continue to prioritize financial performance and revenue collection, with annual collections consistently at RM7 billion since 2022 and projected to rise to RM8 billion this year.
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