GERIK, Aug 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an additional allocation of RM30 million for upgrading the East-West Highway linking Gerik to Jeli.
He said the allocation was for the one-off maintenance cost of the highway, estimated at RM80 million to RM100 million.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said there were many requests for road maintenance allocations throughout the country and he would consider them when tabling the second MADANI Budget in October.
“But today I can approve an additional 30 million ringgit for upgrading this road (highway),” he said when launching the MyJalan campaign of the Works Ministry (KKR) here today.
Also present were Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi and Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
