Budget 2023: Sabah and Sarawak to enjoy rapid development


KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah and Sarawak will continue to enjoy rapid development from the large allocations provided under Budget 2023, tabled in the Dewan Rakyat by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz (pic) on Friday (Oct 7).

Tengku Zafrul said RM6.3bil was allocated for Sabah and RM5.4bil for Sarawak with a focus on infrastructure for water, electricity, roads, health and education.

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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.

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