Budget 2021: Opposition MPs propose an additional RM3bil for Sabah, Sarawak


KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition MPs from Sabah and Sarawak want the RM69bil development expenditure in Budget 2021 to be increased to RM72bil so that additional funds can be allocated to the two states.

Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen said he had proposed for the allocation to be increased by RM3bil in a motion submitted to the Speaker’s office on Monday (Nov 23).

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