PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim today announced an allocation of RM1.2 billion for the socioeconomic development of Negri Sembilan.

He said new projects for the state this year included building an exit road from a proposed new toll to the Seremban Central Ring Road costing RM600 million. 

“Building a road and a bridge across Sungai Sepang to link Bukit Pelandok, Port Dickson with Sungai Pelek at a cost of RM160 million.” 

“The construction of the Education Ministry facilities at a cost of RM280 million, which includes rebuilding of dilapidated schools and strengthening special education,” he said in his Raya message at the Malaysia Madani and Negri Sembilan Aidilfitri open house at the Seremban City Council today. 

Also in attendance were Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun. 

According to the prime minister, the government is also allocating RM5.8 million for the repair of health clinics in Jelebu, Jempol, Kuala Pilah, Port Dickson, Rembau, Seremban, and Tampin and RM318 million for the construction of new mosques. 

The new mosques include the Port Dickson Floating Mosque, Masjid Kariah Hulu Beranang, Seremban, and Masjid Kariah Talang Tengah, Kuala Pilah. 

Anwar said the unity government had also resolved the Residensi PR1MA Seremban Sentral housing project issue and the handing over of 891 units to buyers would be made next month. – Bernama, May 7, 2023.