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Sabah's federal allocation has jumped 35 per cent to RM17.6 billion in 2026, enabling expanded development projects across the state, according to USNO leadership at PKR Congress.
The federal government is investing RM4.06 billion in rural water supply projects across Sabah, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid pledging to prioritize infrastructure development in the state's poorest districts as part of broader poverty alleviation efforts.
Malaysia's RM250 million Politeknik Kota Belud has entered its implementation phase following land compensation settlements. The facility, slated for 2030 completion, will specialise in high-tech fields including green energy and artificial intelligence.
Malaysia's Jualan MADANI KUSKOP initiative is scaling up across Sabah's remote communities, channelling RM241,000 in subsidies to bring discounted essentials and cooperative-led commerce to underserved areas.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is accepting applications for new academic programmes at Sabah's public institutions to broaden study options and reduce dependency on Peninsular Malaysia campuses.