Describing the national budget as reformist, progressive and people-friendly, its Minister Nga Kor Ming said RM5.333 billion has been set aside for the ministry this year compared to RM5.146 billion in 2022, an increase of 3.63 per cent .
"The ministry is committed to implementing various initiatives designed to empower every level of society. Budget 2023 also continues to focus on the Livable Malaysia agenda,” he said in a statement on Saturday . Elaborating, Nga said there were 11 initiatives involving his ministry, including RM50 million to replace worn-out lifts in People’s Housing Projects .
Nga said the Budget 2023 clearly shows that the government is serious about putting Malaysia back on the right track so that the country can continue progressing.