Budget 2024: Rural areas will not be left behind under, says Ahmad Zahid


KUCHING: Rural development will continue to be prioritised in Budget 2024 so that no one will be left behind, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said 8.01 million people in Malaysia, or 24.5% of the population, still lived in rural areas.

Uh-oh! Daily quota reached.


Experience an ad-free unlimited reading on both web and app.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Man killed after car plunges into 10m deep ravine in Tawau
Opportunities abound at upcoming Franchise Expo Malaysia 2024
Fire destroys longhouse in remote Baram
INTERACTIVE: Southern surge in housing demand
Affordability a big concern for M’sians settling in JB
Snake wrangler gets award
‘Probe if there’s a reason’
Confusion over QR rollout
Programme to protect kids to be implemented in 300 schools
Big prospects for Silicon Island

Others Also Read