KLUANG: Six key projects under the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry worth close to RM200mil have been handed over to the Johor government as part of the federal government's anti-flood efforts.
Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said these projects, focused on renewable energy and water resource development, are also part of a larger effort to enhance infrastructure and services in Johor.
"The six completed projects involve a federal allocation of RM186mil.
"Five of the projects were led by the Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID), including upgrading Bekok Dam in Johor at a cost of RM17.8mil.
"We have also improved mechanical and electrical infrastructure for flood control in the state, valued at RM2.7mil, and the construction of breakwater structures at Pengkalan Seri Menanti Laut, Muar, which cost RM1.8mil," he said.
He said this when met by reporters after the project handover ceremony and Ops Sedut officiating ceremony at Dewanraya Felda Ulu Penggeli here on Sunday (Jan 12).
Other projects included upgrade of an eco-friendly drainage system at Sungai Suloh in Batu Pahat at a cost of RM3.6mil, and the construction of U-shaped concrete drains connecting Sungai Batu Pahat to Pekan Semerah, valued at RM7.7mil.
"The sixth project, carried out by the Water Supply Department, was the Raw Water Transfer Project Layang 2, Johor, which had a budget of RM152.6mil.
"In total, 29 projects worth RM5.64bil have been approved for Johor under the Fifth Rolling Plan under the 12th Malaysia Plan, with a further allocation of RM224.8mil earmarked for 2025 under the ministry," he added.
