{
  "id": 2456421,
  "title": "Pahang seeks RM850m to tackle erosion along 61km coastline",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/pahang-seeks-rm850m-to-tackle-erosion-along-61km-coastline",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T23:35:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/08/1516350/pahang-seeks-rm850m-tackle-erosion-along-61km-coastline"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUANTAN: The Pahang government is seeking RM850 million to combat coastal erosion along a 61km stretch of shoreline in the Pekan, Rompin and Kuantan districts, according to Datuk Razali Kassim, chairman of the State Public Works, Transport and Health Committee. The Irrigation and Drainage Department has conducted studies and maintained records to pinpoint the causes of coastal erosion and determine suitable measures. Coastal erosion is a year-round issue that demands ongoing monitoring and action, especially where it threatens homes, public infrastructure and access routes. Various engineering techniques are being assessed based on the specific conditions and characteristics of each site. While some issues can be remedied swiftly, substantial projects will take longer to complete. Temporary repairs and mitigation measures have been implemented at some locations to prevent further damage while longer-term solutions are being explored. The Pahang Integrated Shoreline Management Plan, overseen by the Irrigation and Drainage Department and finalized last year, identified several factors contributing to coastal erosion, including development activities, sand mining, the natural loss of sandbars and mud, mangrove loss, and the occurrence of large waves during high tides. Erosion has impacted portions of the coastal road between Pekan and Rompin, including Padang Api-Api in Nenasi. In addition to short-term actions to address the worsening erosion, the Pahang government, through the Irrigation and Drainage Department, has submitted a request for RM850 million under the 13th Malaysia Plan to fund coastal erosion control, estuary conservation, and associated mitigation works.",
  "summary": "KUANTAN: The Pahang government has implemented short- and long-term measures to address coastal erosion along 61km of coastline in the Pekan, Rompin and Kuantan districts.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Pahang coastline needs early action as erosion risks grow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/pahang-coastline-needs-early-action-as-erosion-risks-grow",
        "published": "2026-08-21T23:40:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}