SERDANG, Dec 28 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has implemented a total of 5,196 development projects for the people this year with a RM700 million allocation.
Its minister Nga Kor Ming said the number of projects implemented nationwide is the highest in the ministry’s history.
They comprise four main components, namely socio-economics (746 projects), public facilities (476 projects), security (33 projects), and infrastructure (3,941 projects).
“Among the main developments emphasised include improving public infrastructure, like drains, roads, pavements, and street lighting, as well as public facilities including multi-purpose halls, sports and recreational facilities, buses, and BMW (clean, attractive, and fragrant) public toilets.
“In addition, KPKT has also paid attention to socio-economic projects by modernising business premises, markets, bazaars and food stalls to provide better economic opportunities for residents,” he said.
Nga was speaking at a press conference after his working visit to the Seri Kembangan Pasar Bazar Rakyat today.
He added the government has also approved a RM191 million allocation, of which RM48.8 million is to establish 3,209 MyKiosk units, RM 47.6 million for drainage projects to prevent flash floods, and RM 94.6 million for 469 flood retention pond projects.
All projects will be implemented according to the performance-based budget to ensure the public funds spent will achieve the target and be worthwhile in terms of cost.
For 2024, KPKT will continue to consider new projects by conducting studies based on return on investment, cost-benefit analysis, credibility reliability index, and feasibility studies.
Nga said the move aimed to prevent ‘white elephant projects’ in the future. Simultaneously, the ministry is working with the local authorities to monitor and maintain all implemented projects.
In the meantime, KPKT has set a target of 5,000 projects annually and is confident the Madani government can implement 50,000 development projects for the people if it is given the opportunity to govern the country for ten years.
In another development, the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has mobilised the Red Team and all its machinery to ensure no lives are lost during the current flood season affecting several states.
He said that based on the JBPM’s information, the flood situation in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang is currently on the decline; however, the team is always on standby for any eventuality.
— Bernama
