The Ministry of Housing and Local Government allocates RM216.44 million to Johor for housing, amenities, and community welfare under the 13th Malaysia Plan.
JOHOR BAHRU: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has allocated RM216.44 million to Johor to boost housing development, public amenities, and community welfare.
The minister, Nga Kor Ming, said the funds were allocated under the ministry’s development programme as part of the first rolling plan of the 13th Malaysia Plan.
He said the funding covers several strategic initiatives, including affordable housing projects, the maintenance of stratified homes, public amenities, community safety, solid waste management, and urban and rural development.
“This RM216.44 million allocation proves the MADANI Government’s continuous commitment to ensuring the people of Johor enjoy access to quality housing, comfortable public amenities, and a more sustainable, prosperous living environment.
“To give an example, this flat (Flat Taman Ungku Tun Aminah) is 41 years old and is the largest in Johor, with over 80 blocks. Today, through our community outreach programme, we are beginning renovation works on the first 10 blocks,” he said at the media conference for KPKT’s Sentuhan Kasih Programme 4.0, at Flat Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Skudai, today.
Nga said the majority of the funds would be used to advance the public housing agenda through various initiatives, including Rumah Malaysia, the People’s Housing Project (PPR), the People’s Residency Programme (PRR), and the MADANI Inclusive Housing Development (PIM).
Additionally, the funds will be used to upgrade public infrastructure, including markets, MADANI stalls, drainage systems, public toilets, recreational parks, fire stations, and residential areas.
To reinforce the sustainable development agenda, he said allocations were also channelled toward solid waste management projects, the safe closure of landfills, and the implementation of public landscaping projects.
“The ministry is also continuing the Urban Housing Refurbishment Programme, the Non-Muslim Houses of Worship Maintenance Initiative, and New Village Development Projects, which aim to improve the welfare of those in need and strengthen community unity,” he said.
Nga said the ministry would continue to strengthen its strategic cooperation with the Johor state government and local authorities to ensure all projects are executed efficiently, transparently, and with high impact.
