Sabah Budget 2026: RM848mil to boost water supply, RM600mil for road upgrades, says Gunsalam


KOTA KINABALU: The bulk of the RM1.656bil allocation for the Sabah Works and Utilities Ministry will be used to upgrade water facilities, said Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.

The state Works and Utilities Minister said efficient water supply remains the top priority, with RM848mil earmarked for the Sabah Water Department to expand treatment capacity, improve water pump plants and implement rural water projects.

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