Budget 2023: RM50mil facelift for petty traders’ kiosks


KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM50mil will be allocated for the building and upgrading of some 3,000 kiosks for petty traders, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

In tabling the revised Budget 2023 in the Dewan Rakyat on Friday (Feb 24), he said a further RM176mil will be allocated to upgrade facilities at Mara, DBKL and UDA premises.

Themed "Membangun Malaysia Madani" (Developing Malaysia Madani), Budget 2023 will in particular focus on addressing the high cost of living, strengthening the social safety net and enhancing the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) ecosystem.

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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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