RM50mil to help villagers pay electricity bills, says Hajiji

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4 Dec 2024 • 11:16 AM MYT
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By: Larry Ralon

Kota Kinabalu: Starting next year, the State Government will allocate approximately RM50 million to assist villagers struggling to pay their electricity bills.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Haji Hajiji Haji Noor announced this during the Sabah State Education Assistance Presentation Ceremony at the Main Banquet Hall, Menara Kinabalu, here, today.

Advertisement“This initiative is aimed at alleviating the burden of eligible villagers facing difficulties in paying their electricity bills.

“In addition, starting next year, the State Government will also provide RM300 annually to parents from hard-core poor families in the state,” he said.

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