Besides the MyBrain post graduate programme that is similar to the one Selangor had already implemented, the Malaysian Children’s Trust Fund 2050 (ADAM50) announced today was also similar to Selangor’s Tabung Warisan Anak Selangor that was started four years ago, in which RM1,500 in the form of a trust fund is given to every baby born in the state.

In addition, Azmin said the Off-River Storage to protect water resources as announced today was carried out by Selangor few years back.

“There are many initiatives announced which are similar to what Selangor has done.

“I am thankful that Selangor has become a model for good and responsible economic management to be emulated by the prime minister,” he told reporters in Parliament today.

Prime Minister Najib Razak today tabled the 2018 Budget with a total allocation of RM280.25 billion, RM20 billion more than last year’s.

However, Azmin questioned the 84% increase in the administrative budget, against a development budget of only 16%.

“Again, I would like to invite him to see Selangor’s budget. We successfully increased the development expenditure to over 53%,” he said.

Meanwhile, Azmin welcomed the abolition of the Batu Tiga and Sungai Rasau highway tolls, and said, “After a few years of tussling, today the federal government has to concede to the people of Selangor. It is a victory for Selangorians.”