Kota Kinabalu: Kampung Sembulan has been allocated RM663,000 for repair works and community facility improvements under the Madani Adopted Village Programme (KAM).
Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz said the implementation of KAM in Kampung Sembulan encompasses both physical and non-physical projects that provide direct benefits to local residents.
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The projects include resurfacing all village roads, repairing sports courts, installing lighting including solar-powered lamps and upgrading the Kampung Sembulan multipurpose hall for community use.
“All these projects began on Sept 22, 2025 and were completed on Nov. 2, providing immediate impact on residents’ comfort and safety, especially at night and during community activities,” he said during the official launch of the Madani Semarak Programme held at the Dewan Pride, SMK Sanzac, on Sunday
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Wan Ahmad said the benefits of the KAM programme have been extended to the education sector, with SMK Sanzac and SK Sembulan receiving an additional allocation of RM36, 000 to upgrade learning infrastructure.
“Investment in school facilities is important to ensure a more conducive learning environment for students,” he said.
Additionally, he said that non-physical projects under KAM Kampung Sembulan involve welfare and social development aspects through the Madani Ziarah Kasih Programme, which provided assistance to 150 recipients and 10 government retirees.
The Madani Youth Sports programme involved more than 500 youths, successfully promoting healthy lifestyles and strengthening social relationships among the younger generation.
Kampung Sembulan is among 43 Madani Adopted Villages nationwide under the national initiative introduced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim through the 2024 Budget to bridge the development gap between urban and rural areas.
Also present at the event were Sabah Federal Secretary Datuk Mohd Razali Wahab, Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah, Sabah Public Service Director-General Datuk Zainuddin Aman, Sabah Information Director Jainisah Mohd Noor and Sabah Education Director Datuk Raisin Saidin.
