IPOH: The government will try to obtain additional funding in the next budget for the construction and repair of police quarters, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He said he was told that only 40-60% of these housing projects were habitable, while the rest were unsafe.
“God willing, in October (under the 2024 budget), we will try to obtain additional funds for housing.
“Most importantly, we will provide immediate funding for basic repairs, then the others can be attended to,” he said during a meet-and-greet session with personnel and families of the Ulu Kinta General Operations Force at Hall 1 of the GOF North Brigade here today.
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