{
  "id": 13327884,
  "title": "Nanta: Works Ministry allocation up 1.78 pct to RM10.88 billion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/nanta-works-ministry-allocation-up-1-78-pct-to-rm10-88-billion",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T04:49:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1552258/nanta-works-ministry-allocation-178-pct-rm1088-billion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Works (KKR) has received a budget of RM10.882 billion for Budget 2027, marking a 1.78% increase from the previous year. This allocation aims to bolster national infrastructure and enhance road safety, according to Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The budget is divided into RM9.736 billion for development expenditure and RM1.146 billion for operating expenditure.\n\nA significant portion of the development budget, RM1.38 billion, is designated for the Pan Borneo Highway. Additionally, RM801.46 million is earmarked for road and bridge development in Sabah, while RM565.30 million is set aside for Sarawak. The government's commitment to the Pan Borneo Highway is seen as crucial for improving connectivity, facilitating travel, and boosting local economic growth.\n\nFurthermore, RM800 million is allocated for federal road maintenance, with RM350 million specifically for contractors in Sabah and Sarawak. The ministry also increased its support for small Bumiputera contractors in Grades G1 to G4, raising the allocation to RM7.5 billion, up from RM4 billion this year - an 87.5% rise.\n\nThe allocation for district engineers nationwide has also been increased to RM40 million from RM30 million last year, enhancing project implementation at the district level. The ministry's priority is to ensure that infrastructure is safe, meets community needs, and delivers the best value for the country, according to Nanta.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Works (KKR) has been allocated RM10.882 billion under Budget 2027, an increase of 1.78 per cent from last year, to strengthen national infrastructure and improve road safety.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ministry of Works receives RM10.882 billion budget for 2027, 1.78% increase",
    "RM1.38 billion allocated for Pan Borneo Highway development",
    "RM7.5 billion increase for small Bumiputera contractors' support"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The increased Works Ministry allocation signals a heightened focus on national infrastructure and road safety, with significant gains for Sabah and Sarawak, and a major boost for small Bumiputera contractors.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Works Ministry Allocation Up 1.78 Pct To RM10.88 Billion - Nanta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/general-works-ministry-allocation-up-1-78-pct-to-rm10-88-billion-nanta",
        "published": "2026-10-10T03:00:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}