THE Local Government Development Ministry has allocated RM45.11 million for infrastructure, socio-economic, and public facilities projects in Negri Sembilan until October, Deputy Minister, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.

He stated that these projects encompassed the repair of slopes, ditches, drains, reservoirs, and the construction of MyKiosk in several districts, to enhance the comfort of the public.

“We also encouraged upgrading to street LED lights. This budget needs to be utilised this year, and during the visit, I also reviewed proposals for next year. This will allow the ministry to commence work earlier.

“This allocation is entirely implementation-based, aiming to ensure that the ministry’s services focus on improving the well-being of the people,” he told reporters after a working visit in conjunction with the ministry’s Sentuhan Kasih programme held today in Rembau.

The visit involved inspecting public facilities, infrastructure, and the lighting system at the Rembau Mini Stadium, Medan Selera Sri Kendong, Pasar Malam Pekan Rembau, and Rembau People’s Housing Project.

Meanwhile, he said that Rembau housing project, comprising 452 units of single-storey terraced houses valued at RM129 million, which has experienced delays since 2016, is expected to be completed by the end of next year at the latest.

The project has already reached 91% in its latest progress report.

He said the ministry remains dedicated to addressing issues related to stalled and abandoned projects nationwide, in addition to the continuous monitoring efforts by the the Task Force on Private Housing and Abandoned Projects.

He also announced an allocation of RM1 million for lighting projects and LED solar street lights for the Rembau District Council.

 To date, the council has received a total allocation of RM3.05 million. This includes RM2.15 million for 43 small projects, RM400,000 for the upgrading of three drainage and sewerage systems and RM500,000 for the construction of 25 new MyKiosk units. – Bernama, November 3, 2023.