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Sarawak Govt Aims For Rural-urban Equitable Growth
KUCHING, May 31 (Bernama) -- The increase in rural development allocation for this year's Sarawak budget is a reflection of the state government's unwavering resolve to narrow the rural-urban gap and ensure equitable growth.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said RM6.8 billion had been allocated under the Sarawak 2025 Budget for rural development, which rose from RM5.695 billion in 2024, indicating the State Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg's clear commitment to uplift the wellbeing of the rural communities.
In his message for the Gawai Dayak festival, which begins tomorrow (June 1), Uggah said the rural development focus has seen major bridge projects being implemented as growth catalysts.
