Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir today tabled a RM1.07 billion 2017 Budget for Perak and themed, ‘Growth and Prosperity’.

He said the state budget also entailed a projected RM129.67 million deficit and from the total, RM806.28 million was management expenses and RM401.76 million for development.

“The budget was formulated based on responsibility and commitment of the state government in spurring economic growth and ensuring prosperity for the people," he added.

- Bernama