{
  "id": 5217929,
  "title": "Rural Development Ministry wants RM4b for road projects, says already used 94pc of 2026’s RM2b",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/rural-development-ministry-wants-rm4b-for-road-projects-says-already",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T01:25:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/03/rural-development-ministry-wants-rm4b-for-road-projects-says-already-used-94pc-of-2026s-rm2b/233717"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) in Malaysia requires approximately RM4 billion annually to carry out ongoing rural road projects and those that are newly approved. The ministry made this statement as it estimated that 94% of the RM2.107 billion allocated for rural road projects in 2026 had already been utilized as of September 1. This figure includes expenditure of about RM1.995 billion, reflecting the successful implementation of 415 projects nationwide.\n\nKKDW emphasizes that these projects are essential for improving the daily lives of rural communities. Beyond physical infrastructure, well-connected rural roads facilitate children's access to schools, residents' ability to receive medical care, and farmers' transportation needs to markets and traders' economic activities. The ministry is dedicated to ensuring that these projects continue to be implemented effectively, providing vital services to rural populations.\n\nFurthermore, KKDW pledges to work closely with the Finance Ministry and other relevant agencies to improve project planning and funding coordination, ensuring sustainable development. All allocations will be managed prudently and in accordance with government financial procedures, with the ministry's priority remaining the well-being of the people.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) estimates that it requires about RM4 bil...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Rural Development Ministry wants RM4b for road projects, says already used 94pc of 2026’s RM2b",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/rural-development-ministry-wants-rm4b-for-road-projects-says-already-5218846",
        "published": "2026-09-03T01:25:55.000Z"
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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."
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