Budget 2023: Govt to embark on RM1.2bil 'giant project' to fix dilapidated schools, clinics


PETALING JAYA: Repairing dilapidated schools and clinics nationwide will be the government's "giant project" this year with RM1.2bil allocated for the purpose, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The amount has been earmarked for 400 clinics and 380 schools which are in a current state of disrepair, with a view to getting the repair works done by the end of this year.

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