KKR received a total allocation of RM10.350bil in Budget 2025, which will be used to improve the quality of services and establish world-class infrastructure for the benefit of all Malaysians.
THE Works Ministry (KKR) welcomed the announcement of Budget 2025 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the Finance Minister, at the Dewan Rakyat last week.
With Budget 2025 laying the foundation for revitalising the economy, driving positive change and ensuring the well-being of Malaysians, KKR expressed its gratitude and appreciation to the Prime Minister, as numerous proposed initiatives by KKR were approved and included in the budget.
The government also included further enhancements, reflecting its commitment to realising the goal of improving the people’s well-being.
This aligns with the key pillars of the Madani Economy framework embodied in Budget 2025 – particularly “Raising the Floor” – which focuses on improving the quality of services and establishing world-class infrastructure for the benefit of all Malaysians.
KKR received a total allocation of RM10.350bil for 2025, representing a 9% increase compared to the RM9.511bil in Budget 2024. The approved operating budget is at RM1.022bil, an 8% rise from RM949.37mil previously.
In addition to the increase due to the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), this operating budget will be utilised to enhance the Ministry’s capacity and performance, and KKR personnel’s efficiency, effectiveness and quality in delivering its services.
Additionally, RM9.327bil is allocated for development, marking a 9% increase from RM8.561bil previously.
The majority of the development budget, constituting 90% of KKR’s total allocation, will be focused on building, repairing, replacing and upgrading roads and bridges in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan.
The budget will also be used for slope protection and repair studies, the construction, maintenance and restoration of federal government buildings, construction of interchanges and overpasses, land acquisition for road and bridge projects, as well as the implementation of computer and information and communications technology (ICT) projects to enhance the Ministry’s capacity.
The MYJalan initiative, launched in 2023 to foster shared responsibility in maintaining local roads, will continue to be strengthened through several allocations in KKR’s budget for 2025.
RM2.8bil is set to be allocated for the maintenance of federal roads, with RM1bil specifically designated for secondary roads, Felda roads and industrial roads identified as needing urgent maintenance.
Increasing from RM300mil, KKR will also set aside RM450mil to empower bumiputera G1-G4 contractors for federal road maintenance.
A total of 15,185 small and medium-sized bumiputera contractors from classes G1 to G4 are registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) under the Road Maintenance Concession.
The increased allocation aims to empower more bumiputera contractors as concessionaires through road maintenance contracts, which is also expected to “raise the floor” and stimulate economic growth.
The MYJalan initiative, which focuses on providing safe and comfortable infrastructure, has also received strong support in KKR’s budget for the upcoming year.
The initiative will oversee the installation of new street lights and smart traffic lights on federal roads across the country.
A total of RM178mil has been allocated for this purpose, reflecting a 48% increase from this year’s RM120mil allocation.
To further strengthen MYJalan, RM30mil has been allocated to 115 district engineers from the Public Works Department (JKR). These engineers will spearhead decision-making efforts for urgent and ad-hoc work that requires immediate attention.
These works include minor road repairs such as resurfacing or patching, repairs to street furniture, repainting faded road markings, minor repairs to expansion joints, repairs for damage caused by natural disasters and minor fixes to street and traffic lights.
Budget 2025 demonstrates the government’s commitment in investing to improve service quality and infrastructure development in both urban and rural areas, ensuring safe and comfortable road access to stimulate a more prosperous Madani Economy.
Its success will require the inclusion of all Malaysians – comprising the people, government and industry – interwoven with a spirit of unity, good governance and an agile, integrated public service delivery system that reflects a whole-of-nation approach.
