PETRA hands over a RM10.35 million drainage upgrade in Melaka to reduce flash floods, with 21 water projects worth RM3.1 billion approved under national plans.
ALOR GAJAH: The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has handed over a RM10.351 million drainage system upgrading project to the Melaka government to combat flash floods in the Melaka Historic City area.
PETRA said in a statement today that the Phase 2 (Package 2A) project was fully completed on March 19 and involved three main locations under the administration of the Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB).
The areas include Kampung Enam and Kampung Tujuh; Jalan Tamby Abdullah to Jalan Parameswara; and Taman Merak Mas to Kampung Tebing Tinggi, Bukit Katil.
“The implementation of this project aims to resolve the frequent flash floods in these areas, while improving the efficiency of the drainage system and the well-being of local residents,” the ministry said.
The project scope includes the construction of a pump house as well as related works, including civil works, building structures, mechanical and electrical works, and local automation.
The handover took place today during the opening of the national-level World Water Day 2026 celebration, officiated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, and attended by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh at Pantai Tanjung Bidara, Masjid Tanah.
PETRA also said the federal government has approved 21 water-related projects in Melaka worth RM3.1 billion under the 12th and 13th Malaysia Plans.
“For the First Rolling Plan (RP1) 2026, the allocated ceiling is RM274 million,” it said.
Themed ‘Air Milik Semua’ (Water for All), the two-day national-level World Water Day 2026 celebration, which began yesterday, has attracted more than 5,000 visitors.
The ministry said the event serves as an important platform to raise awareness on the importance of sustainable water resource management, in line with the Malaysia MADANI aspirations.
“Public awareness of the importance of water is crucial as a catalyst for collective action to ensure the sustainability of the nation’s clean water resources for present and future generations,” it said.
