Kuala lumpur: The tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, which includes development projects for Kelantan, reflects the federal government’s continued support for the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud. He said the strategic development aspects outlined in the 13MP for Kelantan would ensure the comprehensive well-being for the people of the state.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mohd Nassuruddin expressed deep appreciation to the Prime Minister for the allocation and continued support to Kelantan. Various major projects have been identified for implementation in the state, including the construction of a water treatment plant in Machang, the establishment of a blue economy hub, the upgrading of Tok Bali port, and a flood mitigation project in Sungai Golok. These projects were highlighted at the Closing Ceremony of the Kelantan MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025.
Mohd Nassuruddin also welcomed the federal government’s resolve to give special attention to underdeveloped states as part of efforts to address development imbalances. He emphasized that the distribution and spillover of progress towards driving Malaysia to developed nation status by 2030 must be carried out fairly and inclusively.
Furthermore, Mohd Nassuruddin expressed hope that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim would give due consideration to several priority projects for Kelantan that have yet to be approved. These projects are deemed vital for development and public safety and include constructing the Sungai Lebir Dam in Kuala Krai for flood mitigation, building the Regional Sewage Treatment Plant in Tunjong, establishing the Rantau Panjang Special Economic Zone, implementing the East Coast Expressway Phase 3 project, and setting up the Collection, Processing, and Packaging Centre in Lojing to position Kelantan as the nation’s primary food production hub.
He concluded by expressing the hope that the federal government will channel the necessary allocations soon. Mohd Nassuruddin believes that only through continued close cooperation, supported by mutual reinforcement between the federal and state levels, can the comprehensive and inclusive development agenda with high impact for the people be realized.