KUALA LUMPUR – The government has allocated RM26 million to improve its direct services to people living in rural areas.
Tabling Budget 2024 today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysians residing in rural areas have the right to access government services in a more convenient manner.
“Starting next year, we will implement these services with an allocation of RM26 million, including Program Menyemai Kasih Rakyat (Mekar), which offers National Registration Department facilities.
“Mobile clinics will also offer basic treatment, including early screening for breast cancer led by hospital lecturers, while dental clinics will expand their services to new areas in Penampang and Keningau in Sabah.
“Mobile banking with cooperation from local banks will also provide banking services to rural areas, while mobile courts will operate to handle civil cases,” he added. – October 13, 2023