Govt has spent RM3.5mil on maintaining Equanimity


KUALA LUMPUR: The Government has spent an estimated RM3.5mil on the maintenance of the luxury yacht Equanimity since taking possession of it in August, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.

"This includes cost of port services, maintenance costs and cost of hiring and upkeep of the ship's crew and legal fees," he told Tan Sri Noh Omar (BN-Tanjong Karang) in a written reply in Parliament on Wednesday (Nov 21).

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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