PM's residence gets RM65 million upgrade

The Prime Minister's official residence will go through a RM65 million spruce-up over the next two years, courtesy of premier Najib Abdul Razak's Budget 2011, revealed a DAP parliamentarian. Bukit Bendera MP Liew Chin Tong (left) said this is part of the RM16 billion budget set aside for the renovation plan, that will be spread out between 2011 and 2012.

"This is not only the highest ever budget, but also the highest ever budget for the Prime Minister's Department," he said at a press conference in the parliament lobby after Najib unveiled his Budget 2011 today.

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