PUTATAN: The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has allocated RM63.3 million for all 26 local authorities (PBTs) in Sabah this year, said Minister Nga Kor Ming.
He said the funding is intended for small-scale projects across local government areas, focusing on infrastructure, public facilities, socio-economic enhancements and security improvements to benefit residents.
Nga said this allocation aligns with the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing socio-economic conditions and quality of life, as well as improving PBT services, particularly in Sabah.
“Under Budget 2024, a total of RM14.1 million has also been earmarked for upgrading drainage systems, public markets and maintaining reservoirs throughout Sabah,” Nga said at the Tamu Putatan Project handover ceremony, here, Thursday.
The RM10 million Tamu Putatan project site, which includes 239 stalls for traders, was handed over to Putatan District Council Chairman Masawi Salleh by Local Government Department Director-General Datuk Mohd Fadzli Mohd Kenali.
Nga added that the Ministry was focusing on upgrading public toilets, renovating old public markets and establishing new Madani stalls and business kiosks this year.
He highlighted that this initiative reflects the Madani Government’s four key commitments to developing Sabah through allocations across various agencies and departments under his Ministry.
“In addition to development allocations, KPKT also provides annual operational grants to the 26 PBTs to support their management.
“This includes contributions for assessment rates on Federal Government properties within PBT areas and assistance with electricity bills for streetlights and traffic lights,” Nga added.
He noted that RM85.32 million was allocated to Sabah for operational assistance last year.
