Anwar: Golok River mouth widening project to cut flood risk, talks with Thailand to wrap up within a month

Malaysia and Thailand are on track to finalize negotiations for the Golok River mouth widening project within the next month, aiming to reduce flood risks in Kelantan and southern Thailand, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister has engaged in two rounds of talks with his Thai counterpart, Anutin Charnvirakul, to expedite the implementation of this key flood mitigation measure.

Widening and deepening the river mouth is seen as crucial in addressing the flood impacts from both nations. Anwar expressed his hope to resume negotiations this month, noting that progress has already been made between the two governments. Cooperation between Malaysia and Thailand is vital for effectively resolving this cross-border issue, benefiting residents in both regions.

Despite the high costs associated with flood mitigation projects, Anwar assured that the federal government will continue to support Kelantan in implementing these projects. He also highlighted plans to revitalize the area around the Rantau Panjang Bridge, aimed at giving the locality a modern appearance through collaborative development projects with the state government.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the success of these initiatives hinges on both governments demonstrating firm commitment, particularly in expediting land acquisition processes.