{
  "id": 9443213,
  "title": "RM11.4 mln additional funding secured for road, flood works in Miri",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/rm11-4-mln-additional-funding-secured-for-road-flood-works-in-miri",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T00:00:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Borneo Post Online",
    "slug": "borneo-post-online",
    "url": "https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/09/24/rm11-4-mln-additional-funding-secured-for-road-flood-works-in-miri/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Miri Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin announced the securing of an additional RM11.4 million in funding for road rehabilitation and flood-related infrastructure improvements in Senadin, Tudan, and Permyjaya. The funding was secured after discussions with the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) and Miri City Council (MCC) over the flooding issues and road damage caused by floods. Lee noted that the council lacked funds and DID also required additional funding, prompting him to approach DID headquarters for the required amount. DID had since secured extra funding and completed the latest round of clearing works at retention ponds. The additional funding will be utilized for upgrading and rehabilitating Jalan Ilmu, which is 1.245km long, and resurfacing and reconstructing roads damaged by floods. RM1.48 million will be allocated for this purpose, with the work on Jalan Ilmu expected to be completed by December 10. Another RM10 million will be used for road rehabilitation, covering eight roads in Permyjaya, seven in Desa Senadin, and five in Tudan. Additionally, 400 streetlights in the three areas will be replaced with LED lights to address the issue of dim lighting. The replacement is expected to commence around mid-October and be completed by November, once the LED lights arrive.",
  "summary": "MIRI (Sept 24): About RM11.4 million in additional funding has been secured for road rehabilitation and flood-related infrastructure improvements in Senadin, Tudan and Permyjaya. Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin said the funding was sought following discussions with the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) and Miri City Council (MCC) on flooding issues and [...] The post…",
  "key_points": [
    "RM11.4 million additional funding secured for Miri's road and flood works",
    "Funding allocated for Jalan Ilmu upgrade and eight roads in three areas",
    "LED streetlights replacement planned for mid-October to November"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The additional funding secures crucial infrastructure upgrades for Miri residents, addressing flooding and road damage issues in several areas and improving public lighting.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}