KPKT Allocates Over RM146 Mln For Infrastructure Projects in Kelantan

KOTA BHARU, July 18 (Bernama) -- The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has approved RM146.22 million for 24 infrastructure development and repair projects in Kelantan this year.

Minister Nga Kor Ming said the allocation was approved under the Fifth Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan for 2025, with projects to be implemented through eight agencies under the ministry.

“Among the key projects is the construction of 855 Rumah Mesra Rakyat units worth RM69.37 million in 14 parliamentary constituencies,” he told reporters after visiting a home repair programme in Kampung Penambang, here today.

He said the Local Government Department has been allocated RM30.58 million for 95 projects, including slope repairs and the construction of Pasar Siti Hajar in Pasir Puteh, Pasar Besar Kuala Krai, and stalls at Pantai Cahaya Bulan.

Under the Community Wellbeing Division, RM13.95 million has been set aside for the repair of 389 homes and the construction of 27 new units in urban areas.

Nga said RM12.7 million will be used for the development of People’s Housing Projects in Pasir Mas, Ayer Lanas (Jeli), Batang Merbau (Tanah Merah) and the Residensi Rakyat Programme in Kadok (Kota Bharu).

The National Landscape Department will receive RM10.95 million for park upgrades in Pasir Puteh and Kota Bharu, as well as a landscape master plan study in Machang.

In addition, RM2.7 million has been allocated for the maintenance of low-cost stratified housing, and RM1.5 million for the construction of an engineering workshop for the Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department.

Meanwhile, Nga said over RM1 million in financial aid has been approved for 10 non-Islamic houses of worship (RIBI) in Kelantan as of July 7.

“KPKT has been tasked with implementing the RIBI Maintenance Initiative nationwide under Budget 2025.

“A total of RM50 million has been allocated for maintenance and repair works at houses of worship nationwide, to ensure greater comfort for devotees,” he said during the RIBI allocation handover ceremony at St. Martin’s Church here.

He said the increased allocation reflects the MADANI Government’s commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that no one is left behind, including communities in Kelantan.

-- BERNAMA