Ministry allocates over RM146m for Kelantan infrastructure
Its minister, Nga Kor Ming, said the allocation was approved under the 5th Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan for 2025, with projects to be implemented through eight agencies under the ministry.
'Among the key projects is the construction of 855...
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