{
  "id": 15372887,
  "title": "Anwar approves RM30m to resurface 600 roads in Perak, says Nga Kor Ming",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/anwar-approves-rm30m-to-resurface-600-roads-in-perak-says-nga-kor-ming-15372887",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T07:19:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/anwar-approves-rm30m-to-resurface-600-roads-in-perak-says-nga-kor-ming/239603"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IPOH, Oct 18 — Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has announced that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved a RM30 million allocation for the resurfacing of 600 roads in residential areas across Perak. The funding, part of the Sentuhan Kasih Istimewa YAB PMX initiative, utilizes savings from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) and aims to enhance public facilities and comfort. This allocation, announced in conjunction with the Perak DAP Convention, will commence next month and is projected to be fully completed before Hari Raya next year. The resurfacing works will impact at least 600 roads in the state.\n\nNga, who is also the Perak DAP chairman, emphasized the Madani Government's commitment to safeguarding the well-being of the people, as demonstrated by various initiatives under Budget 2027. Among these initiatives are an individual income tax exemption of RM12,000 for certain taxable incomes and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance of RM200 for 22 million recipients. Nga stressed that the DAP will not compromise on issues of corruption and misappropriation, urging all parties to unite in rejecting corrupt practices, which could affect the future of younger generations. He also praised a Universiti Malaya (UM) student for courageously raising concerns about corruption, stressing that leaders must set a positive example for the younger generation through their actions and stance.",
  "summary": "IPOH, Oct 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved a special allocation of RM30 million to resurf...",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar approves RM30m to resurface 600 roads in Perak, says Nga Kor Ming",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/anwar-approves-rm30m-to-resurface-600-roads-in-perak-says-nga-kor-ming",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:19:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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