Govt to spend RM45bil this year for development projects


PUTRAJAYA: The government will spend about RM45bil in 2019 on more than 4000 development projects to spur the Malaysian economy, which has been affected by external vulnerabilities.

According to Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, the benefits of the multi-billion-ringgit development expenditure would flow into the following years and ensure sustained domestic economic growth.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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Azmin Ali , World Bank

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