Tawau: The MADANI Government has successfully implemented 144 development projects in Sabah to date, involving a total allocation of RM14 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar highlighted that the projects encompass the upgrading of Tawau Hospital and Lahad Datu Prison, the construction of the Sepanggar Bay container port, and the proposed heart medical centre in Kota Kinabalu.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the government has allocated over RM350 million for the MADANI Solar programme, with Tawau selected as the pilot project site. This initiative includes the installation of 40 solar-powered streetlights in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) and the local community.
“We are doing what’s best for the people… addressing issues such as electricity and energy costs, education for children, toilets, science labs, police and armed forces needs including housing, and roads to be repaired,” Anwar stated. He emphasized that these achievements have been realized in just over two years, acknowledging that some issues are inherited and cannot be resolved swiftly.
Anwar delivered these remarks at the closing ceremony of the Sabah MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 at the Tawau Municipal Council square. The event was attended by several notable figures, including Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and various federal ministers.
Anwar also announced an additional RM10 million allocation to maintain small shops and stalls statewide under the Projek Siap Tamu Sabah. “In conjunction with today’s Mother’s Day celebration, this is a gift for the many mothers who run businesses at these Tamu Desa markets to provide greater comfort, allowing them to trade sheltered from the sun and rain,” he remarked, emphasizing his commitment to addressing the people’s hardships.
Reflecting on the three-day Sabah PMR 2025, Anwar noted that it provided a valuable platform for the local community to learn about government initiatives in sectors such as agriculture, digital, and defence. He encouraged the youth to engage with these efforts to build a progressive Malaysia.
Themed “Ending Poverty Through Entrepreneurship,” the Sabah PMR 2025 is a part of a nationwide initiative led by the Performance Acceleration and Coordination Unit (PACU) in collaboration with the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry and the Sabah Government, aimed at bringing essential government services directly to the people.