Govt to reimburse RM100mil to Sarawak to upgrade schools, clinics, says PM Anwar


Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (standing left), accompanied by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg (right), greeting the Bidayuh "ring ladies" at the state Gawai dinner at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching on Saturday (June 22) night. The women are among the last five who still wear traditional copper rings on their arms and calves. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: The Federal Government will reimburse RM100mil to Sarawak immediately for the upgrading of dilapidated schools and clinics in the state, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister said he would instruct the Finance Ministry on Monday (June 24) to approve the funds.

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