THE government has allocated RM1.3 billion under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) for seven flood mitigation programmes in Kedah, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. 

He said the projects include those involving Sungai Pendang, Sungai Kedah/Anak Bukit, Baling, Kuala Pegang and Bandar Jitra Selatan.

“A total of RM239 million has also been allocated for the construction of a network of sewerage systems throughout Kedah, including 28 public sewage plants and 16 sewage plants on government premises,” he said when opening the Kedah leg of the Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family) Aspirations Tour at the Darul Aman Stadium in Alor Setar today.

Also present were Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and Rural Development Minister Mahdzir Khalid. 

The Kedah Keluarga Malaysia Tour is the ninth to be held after the ones in Johor, Perlis, Sabah, Terengganu, Perak, Kelantan, Sarawak and Selangor.

The prime minister said the government will also replace the dilapidated Manjalara Bridge in Kota Setar with a new one for the convenience of Keluarga Malaysia. 

He said to boost infrastructure development at the Malaysian-Thai border, the government will develop a four-lane road from Pokok Sena to Bandar Durian Burung.

“It is the government’s agenda to develop the entire nation, including Kedah, so that members of Keluarga Malaysia will not be left out from enjoying the benefits of national development,” he added. – Bernama, September 2, 2022.