RM16b is total allocation for Sabah, not for development solely: PM
Published on: Sunday, August 04, 2024
By: Bernama
Anwar and Chief MInister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor greet the people at the event. - fotoBERNAMA
KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today clarified that the RM16 billion he announced for Sabah during the Kaamatan Festival on May 31 is the total allocation for the state this year, and not just for development projects.
He said the the amount covers various expenditures including schools, education, border security and overall state development.
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Anwar dismissed allegations that he had been deceptive about the allocation, urging all parties, particularly leaders he considers friends, to seek accurate information or ask him directly before making public statements.
“It is not just RM6.6 billion (allocations for Sabah as alleged), as the RM6.6 billion is solely for development… so who pays the teachers (salaries), repair the roads and maintain border security… Those are all included in the RM16 billion. Some even suggested that adding (the digit 1) in front makes it RM16 billion. That is incorrect.
“If you want to be a friend, act like one. There must be decorum when it comes to friendship. You don’t need to thank us, just show a little appreciation. If (the allocation) is not sufficient, we can negotiate, and ask for more in a friendly manner,” he said in his speech at the Sabah Keadilan Convention here today.
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