MOTAC Implements Five Projects In Kg Sungai Manik Via MADANI Adopted Village Initiative

TELUK INTAN, April 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has implemented five projects to improve physical and social infrastructure in Kampung Sungai Manik here through the MADANI Adopted Village initiative.

Its secretary-general, Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot, said that the improvement projects in the village include upgrading the Dewan Kebudayaan dan Agro Pelancongan, at a cost of RM700,000, and RM80,000 is allocated for upgrading the surau and restrooms.

He said that an amount of RM40,000 was allocated for the maintenance of utility rooms, namely the garage and storage, while RM150,000 was allocated for electrical work.

The MADANI Village Adoption Initiative is a strategic approach by the government to empower rural community development in an inclusive and sustainable manner.

"Through this programme, we not only emphasise physical development but also economic, social development, and the empowerment of local identity," he said while speaking at the inauguration and handover ceremony of the MADANI Adopted Village project here today.

Shaharuddin said all the projects are worth almost RM1 million.

He said that the efforts implemented by the federal government have a positive impact not only in terms of improving the living standards of the residents but also in boosting the local economy and subsequently contributing to the overall development of the country's tourism sector.

"However, the success of a programme does not solely depend on its implementation.

"It requires continuous commitment from all parties, including the government, community and industry players, to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of this initiative in the long term," he added.

Meanwhile, Shaharuddin also urged all residents of Kampung Sungai Manik to collectively maintain and make use of the facilities and opportunities that have been provided.

-- BERNAMA