Friday, 18 Dec 2020 12:12 PM MYT
BY JOHN BUNYAN
Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad speaks at the State Legislative Assembly in Ipoh December 18, 2020. Bernama pic
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IPOH, Dec 18 The Perak State Legislative Assembly today unanimously approved the state’s budget for 2021.
The Perak State Budget 2021, which involves an allocation of RM1.215 billion, was debated for one day by six representatives from the government and six from the Opposition.
A total of RM430.0 million has been allocated for the development expenditure while the remaining RM785.1 million from the budget is for the management cost.
The budget was presented by Mentri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad (
pic).
From the RM1.2bil budget, RM430mil has been allocated for expenditure development and RM785.1mil for management costs.
In his winding-up speech, Saarani said the budget had been planned after taking into account the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“The projects and programmes planned for next year will emphasise economic recovery, as well as a focus on reducing the impact faced by various sectors and groups, ” he said.
Saarani added that the state government would also develop a long term plan to revive the post-Covid-19 economy.
He said a 10-year plan (2021-2030) would emphasise sustainability and inclusive development to revive the economy.