Therefore, he said, the government still bears up to RM10 billion for diesel subsidies despite saving RM4 billion a year as a result of the retargeting exercise.

Beliau berkata meskipun berdepan pelbagai cabaran termasuk kekangan kewangan, pihaknya yakin sasaran tersebut mampu dicapai sekali gus menempatkan Selangor pada kedudukan tiga teratas di kejohanan dwitahunan itu.

Ng said the state government has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the green agenda with the launch of the Green Technology Small Grant (GKTH) and Environmental Small Grant (GKAS) initiatives under the Environment, Climate Change and Green Technology Committee earlier this year.

“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.