Federal govt allocates RM1.46b for eight flood mitigation projects in Melaka

The federal government has allocated RM1.46 billion for eight flood mitigation projects in Melaka, aiming to enhance protection for residents in flood-prone areas over the 2021–2026 period. The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) approved these projects, which include the Alor Gajah Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) Phase 1, Bandar Jasin RTB, Bandar Merlimau RTB, Sungai Putat RTB, and Sungai Duyong RTB, among others.

These projects are part of the federal and state governments' integrated efforts to reduce the risk and impact of flooding in the state. As of now, five of the six projects are expected to be fully completed by the fourth quarter of 2027, while the remaining project is slated for completion in 2030.

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