PM allocates RM1.2b for socio-economic development in N Sembilan

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today announced a total allocation of RM1.2 billion for the implementation of socio-economic development in Negeri Sembilan.

He said the amount included an additional allocation of nearly RM1 billion for the state’s development.

He said the new projects for the state this year, including building an exit road from a proposed new toll to the Seremban Central Ring Road, cost RM600 million.

"Building a road and a bridge across Sungai Sepang to link Bukit Pelandok, Port Dickson, with Sungai Pelek cost RM160 million.

“There’s also the construction of the Education Ministry facilities at a cost of RM280 million, which includes the rebuilding of dilapidated schools and strengthening special education," he said in his Aidilfitri message at the Malaysia Madani and Negeri Sembilan Aidilfitri Open House at the Seremban City Council today.

Also in attendance were Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar 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 Seremban and Tampin and 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 government has also resolved the issue regarding the Residensi PR1MA Seremban Sentral housing project and handing over 891 of the units to buyers will be made from next month.

- Bernama

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