SEREMBAN – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced a total allocation of RM1.2 billion for the implementation of socioeconomic development in Negri Sembilan.
He said the amount includes an additional allocation of nearly RM1 billion for the state’s development.
He said the new projects for the state this year include building an exit road from a proposed new toll to the Seremban Central Ring Road, costing RM600 million.
“(We are) building a road and a bridge across Sg Sepang to link Bukit Pelandok, Port Dickson, with Sg Pelek at a cost of RM160 million.”
“(This also includes) the construction of Education Ministry facilities at a cost of RM280 million, which includes rebuilding dilapidated schools and strengthening special education,” he said in his Aidilfitri message at the Malaysia Madani and Negri Sembilan Aidilfitri open house at the Seremban City Council here today.
Also in attendance were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
According to the prime minister, the government is also allocating RM5.8 million for the repair of health clinics in Jelebu, Jempol, Kuala Pilah, Port Dickson, Rembau, and Tampin, as well as RM318 million for the construction of new mosques.
The new mosques include the Port Dickson Floating Mosque, Masjid Kariah Hulu Beranang, Seremban, and Masjid Kariah Talang Tengah, Kuala Pilah.
Anwar said the unity government has also resolved the issue regarding the Residensi PR1MA Seremban Sentral housing project, and the handover of 891 of the units to buyers will be made from next month. – Bernama, May 7, 2023
