The Kampung Angkat Madani programme is a nationwide initiative launched two years ago and not linked to the ongoing state election, says Anthony Loke
JELEBU: The implementation of the “Kampung Angkat MADANI” programme is not held in conjunction with the ongoing state election but is part of a nationwide government initiative launched two years ago, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said today.
He said the programme is being rolled out in phases to ensure rural communities, particularly villages requiring improvements in basic infrastructure and socio-economic development, receive more comprehensive assistance.
“This is not a new programme. I implemented it last year, including in an Orang Asli village in Lenggeng. We have covered many areas through various agencies, and we had already planned to carry out this programme in July.
“The objective is to identify the needs of villages, especially those located far from urban centres, so that the necessary development projects and facilities can be provided to residents,” he told reporters after launching the Land Public Transport Agency’s (APAD) Kampung Angkat MADANI programme at Kampung Chennah today.
Loke stressed that the government is complying with the policy prohibiting official government programmes from being held during the election campaign period.
“We need to implement these programmes before nomination day because throughout the official campaign period, no government programmes or official events are allowed in constituencies involved in the election.
“Although I continue to perform my duties as Transport Minister, I will not attend official government programmes in constituencies during the campaign period. This directive was introduced by the Prime Minister as part of a new administrative culture,” he said.
Loke said Kampung Chennah was selected by APAD as this year’s Kampung Angkat MADANI because of its remote location and the community’s need for better basic amenities and infrastructure.
He said the government has allocated RM500,000 to implement five projects in the village, including upgrading the library building, refurbishing the futsal court and improving the drainage system around the mosque.
The projects, which are expected to be completed within two to three months, will directly benefit residents, he said, adding that his ministry would closely monitor their implementation to ensure they remain on schedule.
Loke said the programme reflects the ministry’s broader commitment to community development alongside its core responsibilities.
“This approach shows that the ministry’s role extends beyond regulating and developing ports, airports, railways and public transport systems. It also carries a social responsibility to engage with communities and improve the well-being of the people,” he said.
