KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government is open to holding discussions if Sabah needs additional allocations, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said the RM16bil allocation he announced for the state at the Pesta Kaamatan on May 31 was the total funds for Sabah this year but did not cover several other matters.
"Operating and development allocations total RM16bil. I have read and scrutinised it... don't politicise this matter; if you want more, discuss it properly.
"I have explained that allocations for implementation and operating expenditure should be there. And I have included all these, although certain other matters like the Pan Borneo Highway and several other projects were not included," he told reporters after visiting the Tanglin Hawkers Centre on Friday (Aug 9).
Also present were Communications Minister and Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil and Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustapa. - Bernama
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