Budget 2025: 'RM150m allocated for drainage cleaning, upgrades'

The Housing and Local Government Ministry is providing RM150 million under Budget 2025 for cleaning and upgrading drains and ditches, starting yesterday, as part of preparations for the northeast monsoon.

Minister Nga Kor Ming said local authorities will spend RM150 million out of the RM200 million allocated under Budget 2025 in flash flood hotspots.

“This year, the government allocated...