PETALING JAYA: Some RM3bil has been allocated to handle non-revenue water-related matters under Budget 2026.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the focus will be on replacing dilapidated pipes stretching over 820km across Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan, Kelantan, Pahang and Selangor.
He also said the government is committed to ensuring the 5G dual-network to achieve a reach of 80% by 2026.
Budget 2026 is themed “Driving the Madani Economy: Empowering the People”.
According to the Dewan Rakyat calendar on the Parliament’s website, the Supply (Budget) Bill 2026 will be debated by MPs for eight days at the policy stage, followed by ministerial winding-up sessions from Oct 29 to Nov 4.
Debates at the committee stage will take place from Nov 5 to 27, after which it is expected to be passed by the Dewan Rakyat.
