Malaysia Budget 2027: Rural road allocation raised to RM2.3 billion, TNB to install solar streetlights

The Malaysian government has increased the allocation for rural road projects to RM2.3 billion in Budget 2027, up from RM1.3 billion in 2022. A total of RM3.3 billion is set aside for rural basic infrastructure, with Tenaga Nasional Bhd installing solar-powered streetlights in villages and rooftop s

PETALING JAYA (Oct 9): The allocation for rural road projects will be increased to RM2.3 billion, compared with RM1.3 billion in 2022, the government announced today.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that a total of RM3.3 billion will be allocated for rural basic infrastructure projects, including the installation of village streetlights, community facilities, and clean water and electricity supply.

He added that Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) will install solar-powered streetlights in villages and rooftop solar panels at welfare homes and places of worship. Electricity supply will also be upgraded at tahfiz schools, pondok religious schools and Orang Asli settlements.