A TOTAL of RM1,390.76 million or 32.98 per cent is distributed to all departments and agencies under Ministry of Works (KKR) – the highest allocation given under State Government Development Fund Programme in the 12th Malaysia Plan amounting to RM4,217.56 million.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor said the State Government has allocated RM1,117.7 million to public utilities and infrastructures sector for next year.
Of this, he said KKR, along with its departments and agencies, will be allocated RM762.01m to cover operation, recurrent expenditure, upgrading, and maintenance.
“An amount of RM231.49m is allocated for development. Of that, RM9.88m will be allocated to KKR.
“Overall, KKR will be provided RM292.75m from the supply and development expenditure allocations in year 2021 to implement new construction and maintenance programmes, restoring and upgrading roads, slope repairs, bridges, buildings as well as the State Government-owned assets including rental and other services,” he said.
The State Government would also continue to emphasise on the development of a clean, efficient and sustainable water supply system to consumers, as well as industries, businesses and communities in the rural areas.
Therefore, the Sabah State Water Department is allocated RM529.89m. To further improve the quality of railway services in the State, RM81.64m is allocated to the Sabah State Railway Department to upgrade and improve existing railway system and redevelop the railway for the benefit of the people in rural areas.
The Sabah Ports and Harbours Department plays an important role in developing port facilities and providing water traffic control and safety services and thus is allocated RM21.59m.
“Sabah Sewerage Services Department (JPP) will be allocated RM57.75m. A total of RM124.2m under Ministry of Finance is allocated for Road Maintenance, Water Supply and Sewerage Trust Fund.”
Priority is on development of infrastructure and utilities in the 12th Plan in accordance to the Sabah Maju Jaya Plan because efficient infrastructure and utilities are fundamental and become a necessity to enhance productivity, economic growth, and the wellbeing of the people.
“However, quality and reliable connectivity and public amenities issues remain a problem for the people in Sabah,” he said.
