Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Sabah's record budget allocations of 17.6 billion ringgit for 2025 and 17.5 billion ringgit for 2026 demonstrate federal dedication to addressing infrastructure gaps in water supply, electricity access, rural roads, technical education and entrepreneurship programs. The rural and regional development minister noted that more than 60 percent of residents remain in rural and semi-urban communities, justifying the state's position as the top recipient of federal development funds under the Madani administration.
Ahmad Zahid highlighted the expansion of educational initiatives through Majlis Amanah Rakyat, vocational training programs and micro-enterprise schemes, including Gate to Global. He praised Sabah's Community Development Department for establishing 731 Pre-Tahfiz classes serving 8,347 children over three years, with 972 students achieving Level 5 mastery by memorizing more than 21 chapters from Juz Amma. The achievements reflect dedication from instructors and staff building human capital across rural areas, he said during a forum at Institut Kemahiran MARA Kota Kinabalu.
Ahmad Zahid highlighted the expansion of educational initiatives through Majlis Amanah Rakyat, vocational training programs and micro-enterprise schemes, including Gate to Global. He praised Sabah's Community Development Department for establishing 731 Pre-Tahfiz classes serving 8,347 children over three years, with 972 students achieving Level 5 mastery by memorizing more than 21 chapters from Juz Amma. The achievements reflect dedication from instructors and staff building human capital across rural areas, he said during a forum at Institut Kemahiran MARA Kota Kinabalu.
