KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Expenditure under the Rural Roads Programme (JALB) for the 2023–2025 period totalled RM6.108 billion, within the revised allocation of RM6.143 billion, leaving a balance of about RM34.3 million, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
General : Expenditure Of RM6.108 Billion Under JALB Remains Within Amended Allocation - Ahmad Zahid
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Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid stated that Rural Roads Programme spending for 2023–2025 was RM6.108 billion, remaining within the revised RM6.143 billion allocation. He clarified that alleged overspending resulted from comparing actual costs to the original budget without accounting for approved increases.
- JALB expenditure for 2023–2025 was RM6.108 billion, leaving a balance of RM34.3 million against the revised allocation.
- The original JALB allocation was RM3.982 billion before being increased to RM6.143 billion.
- As of September 30, 2026, JALB expenditure reached RM2.48 billion, representing 82.1 percent of the amended allocation.
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