06-04-2023, 04:12 PM
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The idea that any Tom, Dick and Harry can soon apply for government funding to repair potholes or fix blocked drains should fill most people with dread.
This is what economy minister Rafizi Ramli has planned when he announced on June 1 that the public can apply directly to his ministry for allocations to undertake small projects.
Rafizi’s proposal was to resolve various issues such as fixing clogged drains or repairing potholes quickly, without being bogged down by endless red tape.
According to the minister, one aim of the federal government was to “democratise small allocations” for the rakyat.
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