Stage bus subsidy cost Sarawak RM59.3mil since 2020, assembly hears

By SHARON LING

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has spent RM59.3mil to subsidise the RM1 fare for stage bus services in the state up to Sept 30.

State Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the RM1 fare had been implemented in Kuching, Sarikei, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri since May 2020, benefitting the B40 group in particular.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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