{
  "id": 15559228,
  "title": "Govt to involve MPs in Kampung Angkat Madani projects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/govt-to-involve-mps-in-kampung-angkat-madani-projects",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T04:20:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1558760/govt-involve-mps-kampung-angkat-madani-projects"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government has endorsed the suggestion to involve local MPs in executing the Kampung Angkat Madani programme, ensuring it fulfills community requirements. Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong announced during a session in the Dewan Rakyat that the 2027 budget will sustain the programme. He encouraged addressing any flaws by notifying the Finance Ministry and the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU). During the same session, Datuk Dr Richard Rapu @ Aman Begri questioned the adequacy of project outcomes and the effective use of funds. Another MP, Roslan Hashim from PN-Kulim-Bandar Baharu, expressed dissatisfaction with the work quality of contractors from outside his constituency. As of October, 221 villages had been approved for the programme, with RM104 million allocated for its execution in the current year. The programme, initiated in 2024, initially targeted 43 villages and expanded to 210 villages in 2025. Its objective is to enhance facilities, infrastructure, and overall community well-being by involving senior ministry and agency officials, government-linked companies, and investment companies to identify local issues and develop tailored solutions. To streamline the programme's implementation, the government has streamlined procurement procedures and established priority schools for the Sekolah Angkat Madani programme, based on basic infrastructure and skills development needs. As of 2026, RM25 million has been directed towards the 262 government-managed schools.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The government has welcomed calls to involve members of parliament in implementing the Kampung Angkat Madani programme to ensure it meets community needs.",
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}