Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a bill to strengthen the State Government’s power to impose fees and charges which aims to generate revenue for the State Government.
SENALLANG Assemblyman Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said the State Government should set up a one-stop centre to effectively monitor and ensure that development allocations are used appropriately.
Citing the allocation review conducted by the Malaysian National Accountant Department, he said it was found that out of the RM6.5 billion Federal allocation to Sabah, only 54 per cent or RM3.5 billion had been spent.
“Every year we express our concerns on this matter. It is crucial to have a dedicated team that can effectively monitor and address the delays in completing development projects,” he said during the debate on the 2024 State Budget at the State Assembly.
Kota Kinabalu: A heated argument broke out between Kuamut Assemblyman Datuk Masiung Banah and Lamag Assemblyman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin during the former's debate on the 2024 State Budget at the state legislative assembly, here, on Tuesday.
Kota Kinabalu: Tanjung Aru Assemblyman Datuk Junz Wong urged the State Government to proactively address utility issues and the rising cost of living.
“The government today seems more focused on discussing rockets going to the moon rather than addressing the pressing issue of water supply,” he said during the debate on the 2024 State Budget, Monday.
He said that there are sceptics who question the State Government’s claims about Sabah’s current progress being on the right track.
Kota Kinabalu: Kemabong Assemblyman Datuk Rubin Balang wants the State Government and Government-linked companies (GLCs) to enhance the agriculture industry by collaborating with stakeholders in the agriculture sector.
During the debate on the 2024 State Budget at the State Legislative sitting, Monday, he emphasised that farmers and players in the agriculture sector should work together to produce high-quality hybrid fruits.