RM10mil allocated for people-centric programmes in Muar, says Anwar
The Prime Minister stated that the funds were intended to enable the district to implement programmes that would benefit the local community.
'This RM10mil allocation will be utilised effectively through various identified development projects.
'As such, the Muar District Office can come up with a list of initiatives to help the people here, especially the underprivileged,' he said.
Anwar was speaking at the official launch of the 2025 National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang campaign at Dataran Tanjung Emas here on Sunday (July 27), marking the start of the nationwide celebration of patriotism and unity.
He said the implementation of the projects would be coordinated by the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) under the Prime Minister's Department, in collaboration with the Muar District Office.
'I would also like to thank the people of Muar for spreading the Merdeka spirit as the host of this campaign,' he said.
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