fbpx
Connect with us

News

Rural Development Minister: Govt Allocates Over RM1.2 Billion To Improve Road Systems In Rural Areas

Published

Feat Image Rural Roads Malaysia
Source: MAVCOM & Bernama

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Rural Development Minister, Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid revealed that the government has allocated over RM1.2 billion to provide a better rural-to-urban road network system and to expand as well as improve the network of road systems in rural areas. All of these are part of the Rural Road Programme (JALB) in line with the Rural Development Policy (DPLB) under the Rural Development Ministry (KPLB).

According to Bernama, KPLB aims to extend coverage in villages in Peninsular Malaysia as well as in East Malaysia. Mahdzir asserted,

“KPLB aims to extend 100 per cent basic infrastructure coverage in villages in Peninsular Malaysia and 80 per cent in villages in Sabah and Sarawak. For this purpose, this year alone more than RM306 million has been allocated for the development of rural roads for Sabah and more than RM221 million for Sarawak,”

6D9568Ad B091 42E9 A810 943Ff7B3Eda8

Rural development minister, datuk seri mahdzir khalid.

The Rural Development Minister was speaking to reporters after inspecting the Jalan Rancangan Belia Tiulon in Sook near Keningau, Sabah yesterday. Mahdzir said the road upgrade project had been approved under the Second Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan this year at a cost of RM152 million.

He further elaborated that the stretch of road will connect villagers to Sook town and Keningau town and benefit more than 2000 people. These include connecting them to 13 villages, 3 schools, clinics and houses of worship. Moreover, the tender process for the upgrading project is expected to be carried out at the end of this month and construction work is expected to start in the first quarter of 2023.

So, what do you guys think of the statement by the Rural Development Minister? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

 

Also read: “Whitest thing I’ve heard” – M’sian Slams Expat For Wishing That Road Signs Are in English Instead of BM

Ft Sign

Source: Bernama

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Feat Image Death Feat Image Death
News3 hours ago

18yo Teen in Penang Dies from Electrocution While Charging His Smartphone Using Socket on Express Bus

A teenager has tragically died in Butterworth, Penang, after he was electrocuted while charging his smartphone using a socket onboard...

Feat Image Twin Tower Feat Image Twin Tower
News6 hours ago

M’sian Activist Urges KLCC Twin Towers be Renamed “Sabah & Sarawak” in Honour of The Borneo States

Malaysian activist and founder of Saya Anak Sarawak (SAS) Peter John Jaban has urged for the KLCC Twin Towers to...

Collage 13 Collage 13
News6 hours ago

“They’ve been here over 3 months” – Foreign Beggars at Johor Pasar Malam Make up to RM12,000 a Month

Foreign beggars are making up to RM12,000 a month at a night market in Johor. In an official statement by...

Feat Image Parking Fine Feat Image Parking Fine
News8 hours ago

M’sian Vehicle Owners with Unpaid Parking Fines Face CTOS Blacklist as They’re Now Added to The System

The Miri City Council (MCC) has introduced a new measure to ensure that vehicle owners in Sarawak’s second-largest city adhere...

Feat Image Arrest Feat Image Arrest
News9 hours ago

Thai Police Arrests Famous Kelantanese Female Celebrity at Golok Hotel for Possession of 6,000 Meth Pills

A popular Kelantanese female singer was arrested by the Thai Police at a hotel in Golok, Narathiwat, north of the...

Collage 12 Collage 12
News11 hours ago

Kelantan Govt Says Cinemas in the State Must Play Movies With Lights On to Prevent ‘Unhealthy’ Activities

After a few decades, Kelantan remains one of the states in Malaysia that don’t have cinemas. The state government, however,...

Feat Image Indo Ban Pixel Feat Image Indo Ban Pixel
News1 day ago

“Who’s next?” – After Apple iPhone 16 Series, Indonesia is Now Banning Google Pixel Smartphones in The Country

Previously, we shared how Apple’s latest flagship smartphone series, the iPhone 16 Series, is currently banned from being sold in...

Feat Image Bnm New Rule Feat Image Bnm New Rule
News1 day ago

Bank Negara Now Requires All Money Changers in Malaysia to Record Full Name & IC Number of Customers

If you’re planning on visiting your local authorised money changer before that overseas trip to change Malaysian Ringgit banknotes to...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY