Source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/3/31/nation/13828026&sec=nation
Somehow, I feel uncomfortable just reading this. Why don't we just start FedEx-ing our wallets to dear Samy Vellu's house.KUALA LUMPUR: The Works Ministry has sought RM30bil to carry out 692 development and infrastructure projects under the Ninth Malaysia Plan, its minister Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said.
He said the request included RM19.67bil for 296 projects approved under the Eighth Malaysia Plan that would be continued under the new plan.
Samy Vellu said priority would be given to complete projects started under the Eighth Plan, except for large projects, which would be carried out in stages.
He said the Economic Planning Unit had approved 145 projects valued at RM8.75bil although 180 projects were proposed by the various states in the peninsula, while all 79 projects valued at RM3.66bil for Sabah and Sarawak were approved.
Samy Vellu said the ministry approved 14 road projects valued at RM2.53bil proposed by the Malaysian Highway Authority ,and RM1.47bil for construction of buildings, housing and jetties and the purchase of computers.