The Malacca state government is spending about RM5 million to purchase 45 new vehicles to replace the old vehicles of government departments and agencies in the state, Chief Minister Adly Zahari said.

He said the replacement exercise involved vehicles that are over 20 years old and among the departments affected are Mufti Department, Islamic Religious Department, Public Works Department and Welfare Department.

"This is the first phase of the exercise and we plan to carry out the second phase involving vehicles which are more than 10 years old.

“Among the vehicles to be replaced are passenger vans and cars such as Proton Exora and Mitsubishi to ensure employees carry out their duties in greater comfort,” he told reporters after the Malacca State Government Monthly Assembly.

Adly also said the government has drafted almost 80 percent of the state's Budget 2020 and emphasis would be given to health, education and agriculture.

"The government also hopes to introduce incentives for small-time farmers in the state and that the people's welfare and housing problems would be addressed," he added.

- Bernama