SANDAKAN: The Madani government has allocated RM2.17 billion under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to strengthen development in Sabah through the implementation of 39 strategic projects in Sandakan.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said the allocation under Rolling Plan 1 (RP1) covers various strategic sectors, including road infrastructure, water supply, education, security and environmental conservation.
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“Of the total, 26 projects are currently in the implementation phase, 12 are in the post-implementation phase, and one has been completed.
“This positive development reflects encouraging implementation progress and strong coordination among ministries, implementing agencies and the State Government,” he said in a statement, Monday.
He said among the high impact projects currently underway are the construction of the Semawang-Tanjung Kuala Gum-Gum road, which is expected to improve connectivity and mobility for the people and the Sandakan Sewage Treatment Plant to strengthen the urban sanitation system.
“Other projects include the construction of Naval Region 2 Headquarters jetty to enhance security and defence capabilities, as well as water supply projects in Sandakan to ensure residents have a more stable and sustainable access to water,” he added.
Meanwhile, he said this year, RM213.32 million has been disbursed to finance the projects.
“The Government will continue to ensure that every planned project is implemented effectively, transparently and delivers direct benefits to the people.
“Overall, the majority of these projects are progressing according to schedule,” he said.
Mustapha said the Madani government aims to ensure that Sabah’s development agenda continues to be strengthened in a comprehensive, inclusive and high-impact manner to improve the well-being of the people and enhance basic infrastructure in the State.
