Budget 2022: Sarawak can spend RM1bil a month for development next year, says CM


LAWAS (Bernama): Sarawak can afford to spend about RM1bil a month to support development efforts in the state next year, says its Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg (pic).

He said the RM4.6bil injection of funds announced by the Federal government through Budget 2022 on Friday (Oct 29) increased the total development allocation for the state to almost RM12bil.

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