Govt gives allocation priority to Sabah, says Zahid

KINABATANGAN: The federal government has been giving priority in allocation to Sabah as the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development channelled funds to the ministry’s agencies as well as also through Sabah Land Development Board and Sabah Rubber Industry Board , said the Deputy Prime Minister Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

“I also understand that there is a lot of need for ‘blue drums’ in Kinabatangan, ... I know this is a water problem, KKDW has also seen some areas that need tube wells, because those areas have low pressure. We think after over 60 years of independence, the people should have water, electricity and roads, KKDW is committed to helping the people,” he said.

Meanwhile, Ahmad Zahid said he would apply for a bigger budget increase specifically for Sabah next year.Besides, he said, KKDW also implemented a rural mega leap programme with an allocation of RM9 million as well as an Integrated Area Development Programme worth RM47.6 million which benefited the residents.

“The government wants to ensure that the people of Sabah enjoy the benefits of this country’s wealth and not to fall behind in the current of rural development,” he added.

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