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Overspending Beyond Approved Allocation Is No Trivial Matter

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

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  • Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng called on Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to explain alleged overspending by the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development.
  • The ministry allegedly exceeded its approved allocation by RM2.1 billion from 2023 to 2025, a matter Lim said should not be taken lightly.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi needs to explain why the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development allegedly spent RM2.1 billion above its approved allocation between 2023 and 2025.

Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng said spending beyond an approved allocation could not be treated as a minor matter. He called for an explanation from Zahid, who oversees the ministry.

The allegation concerns the ministry’s expenditure over the three-year period and the gap between what lawmakers approved and what the ministry reportedly spent.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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