The Works Ministry estimates RM327.8 million is required for repairs to roads and slopes damaged by the Northeast Monsoon so far
KUALA LUMPUR: The Works Ministry estimates that RM327.8 million is needed so far to repair public infrastructure damaged by the Northeast Monsoon.
Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the amount includes RM225.9 million for road repairs and RM47.4 million for non-pavement component works along federal roads.
A further RM54.5 million is required for slope restoration works.
He said the figure is based on current reports and may rise if new damage assessments are received.
“At this point, we still have enough budget for repair works, but we will monitor how the monsoon season unfolds,” Nanta told reporters after launching CIDB’s new Construction Personnel Registration Card.
He added that the situation remains fairly controlled and not as severe as in previous years.
The ministry has a core allocation for immediate repair works.
Requests for additional funds would be submitted to the Economy Ministry and the Finance Ministry if overall costs exceed the existing budget.
Nanta also cited the recent approval of a RM500 million special allocation by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The funding is to repair flood-damaged public infrastructure in several states.
“The RM500 million is not solely for the Works Ministry; it covers overall disaster management, with much of it to be coordinated through NADMA,” he added. – Bernama
