Minister denies cut in mental health allocation under Budget 2021


KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (pic) has denied allegations there was a cut in allocation for mental health, saying that a total of RM24mil had been allocated for such purposes under Budget 2021.

"In fact, a total of RM24mil had been allocated for 2021 and is one of the initiatives to improve the direction of mental health and to boost facilities, as well as human resources for mental health under the ministry," the Health Minister said in reply to a supplementary question from Nor Azrina Surip (PH-Merbok) during Question Time.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

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.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Haze: Selangor ready to distribute face masks in high API areas
Student dies after suffering breathing difficulties during endurance challenge in Maran
Thai PM Sihasak to begin a working visit to Malaysia from Sunday
Toddler injured in attack by stray dogs outside Batu Pahat home
Selangor bans open burning, to close schools in areas over 200 API readings
Haze: Sri Aman only area with very unhealthy API reading of 216 as of 4pm
Water supply to 34,000 accounts in Machang expected to be restored Monday
Yong Choh returns to the wild after successful rehabilitation
Malaysia Airlines cancels 12 Jakarta flights after Anak Krakatau eruption
M40 group among focus of Budget 2027 initiatives, says Finance Minister's aide

Others Also Read