GEORGE TOWN, May 30 ― The Penang government allocated RM1.97 million for the Northern Zone Madani Rakyat 2024 programme held from May 3-5, resulting in a cost-saving of RM22,836. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stated that the ceiling budget for the event was RM3.2 million, with funding provided by the state government and the Transport Ministry (MoT). The programme, which aimed to offer 196 services from various ministries and agencies, saw an attendance of over 285,000 visitors, surpassing the initial target of 200,000.
The state executive council had initially approved a ceiling allocation of RM2 million for the programme. The total expenditure, shared by the state government and MoT, amounted to RM3.70 million, including an additional RM127,004.48 for specific state activities. Chilli Hotshoes Asia Sdn Bhd was awarded the contract for the event following a procurement process. The event, coinciding with the Madani Aidilfitri 2024 celebration, was officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and served as a platform for public feedback and direct access to government services.
