GUA MUSANG – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reminded all ministries and agencies to ensure immediate implementation of every project announced by the government.
The finance minister said he did not want projects to be announced just before the state elections but not implemented as promised after the polls.
“Don’t announce during state polls, then forget about it. I don’t want that and because of that, I want all agencies to monitor their respective projects.
“The announced projects must be implemented and in the event of a delay, the relevant parties need to be informed for further action,” he said in his speech at the Kelantan-level Sentuhan Kasih Desa programme at Dataran Kesedar Paloh 2, here today.
Also present was Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Anwar said the projects included the road upgrades in several Orang Asli settlements in Kelantan as announced by Zahid at the event.
The announcement shows that the Rural and Regional Development Ministry led by Zahid gives high priority to the welfare of the Orang Asli by focusing on solving the problems faced by the community, he said.
Earlier, Zahid, in his speech, announced the allocation of RM200 million for the road upgrading projects involving the Kuala Betis-Pos Balar and Pos Belatim-Kuala Betis-Pos Bihai areas in Gua Musang.
“As the finance minister, I know that the amount is not small. But I hope it can be expedited.
“I have also asked senior officials from agencies related to the projects to provide progress reports from time to time,” he said.
Anwar also urged all parties to focus on the problems faced by the Orang Asli community.
“The Orang Asli problem is our problem, the Orang Asli family is our family, and the Orang Asli children are our children... if you are not satisfied with what the government is doing, give suggestions because the government is not perfect.
“... but the government holds the trust and will work as hard as possible to implement change,” said Anwar. – Bernama, July 23, 2023
