ISKANDAR PUTERI: The state government is taking several measures to increase its revenue next year despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, says Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad.Hasni said the state had come up with several plans to cope with its deficit budget of RM248.14mil due to expected increase in spending and a drop in revenue.
“We are currently conducting a study to look into other potential new sources of revenue. These are expected to add about RM70mil to the state government’s coffers, ” he said during the state assembly seating at Bangunan Sultan Ismail in Kota Iskandar yesterday.