Mega project boost for budget


Sources said the government would announce the commencement of the tunnel project in Penang and the revived Bandar Malaysia project, as well as new highway projects to be constructed in Selangor. (File Pix of undersea tunnel project between Bagan Ajam and Persiaran Gerney in Penang Island. - The Star.)

PETALING JAYA: Several mega-infrastructure projects are expected to kick off following the Budget 2020 announcement, with one of them having its development agreement signed just hours before the tabling of the budget on Friday.

Sources said the government would announce the commencement of the tunnel project in Penang and the revived Bandar Malaysia project, as well as new highway projects to be constructed in Selangor.

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