Federal govt pledges RM4 billion for Sabah rural water supply projects
Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the allocation will be channelled mainly to rural areas such as Kudat, Kota Marudu and Pitas, which are among the poorest districts in the country.
The federal government has pledged RM4 billion to fund rural water supply projects across Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced today. The funds will primarily benefit impoverished rural districts, including Kudat, Kota Marudu, and Pitas, among the poorest areas in Malaysia. These projects will be implemented directly by the state government, addressing the main issues of clean water and electricity access in the region.
As the minister of rural and regional development, Zahid emphasized his responsibility to resolve these challenges, particularly in remote areas, by requesting the allocation from the Cabinet. The federal government prioritizes basic infrastructure development and poverty eradication efforts in Sabah's rural regions, as development is a fundamental right for all Malaysians.
The ministry will closely monitor the progress of the water projects and offer technical support, while also backing efforts to elevate Matunggong to full district status, allowing for more targeted federal and state development funding.
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