Local councils' role questioned in new small projects budget

Puteri Aisya SufianPublished: Jun 2, 2023 11:59 AM

After the government announced plans for a new system to let the public apply for allocations for small projects, some argued that maintaining public amenities should be done by local councils.

Residents have insisted that it should not be their responsibility to unclog drains or repair potholes on roads.

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