“We are very optimistic to achieve that target and will continue to strive to exceed the target,“ he told reporters after attending the 2023 Muzakki Recognition (IKTIRAF) and Tithe Presentation Ceremony here today.

Pengarah program Daing Muhammad Reduan berkata sambutan berkonsep keagamaan turut diserikan dengan program Doa Untuk Palestin yang menampilkan beberapa artis ternama sehari sebelumnya.

Amirudin also cautioned against the rise of extreme identity politics that could potentially ignite racial division within the state and country.

“If we increase our contribution from 0.4 per cent to 0.5 per cent to the national GDP, it would raise our share of contribution from 25 per cent to 26 per cent,” he told reporters after delivering his New Year’s resolution speech at the state secretariat here today.

“Kita gunakan mesin. Jika guna bom peledak, akan beri kesan kepada kejiranan di sekitar stadium. Jadi proses ambil masa kerana banyak kerja dilakukan,” katanya.