Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor welcomed the RM6.5 billion allocation for Sabah, which is about 3.1 per cent more than the initial budget tabled by the previous Federal Government, as unveiled today by the Prime Minister in his 2023 Budget speech.
In addition, another RM2.5 billion is allocated for Sabah and Sarawak to implement public amenity projects such as roads, streetlights, electricity and water supply.
"We welcome the Federal Government's commitment to expedite the more than 1,000km Pan Borneo Sabah - Sabah Sarawak Road Link project by allocating RM20 billion," said Hajiji in a statement.
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