Rasah: The Economy Ministry is studying and finalising a list of 27 new development project proposals worth RM880.57 million for Rasah, Negeri Sembilan, under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Speaking on behalf of the Economy Ministry, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said each project application is being evaluated holistically based on socioeconomic impact, local needs, implementation capacity, and balanced regional development.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Hasbi highlighted that the assessment also considers the country’s strategic priorities to ensure inclusive and sustainable development nationwide, public inclusion, value for money, and alignment with national priorities outlined in the 13MP. He made these remarks during the question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today. The response was directed to Cha Kee Chin (PH-Rasah), who inquired about projects worth RM50 million or more in his constituency under the 13MP and their selection criteria.

Hasbi indicated that under the 12MP five-year rolling plan for 2025, the government has approved 334 development projects costing RM11.54 billion in Negeri Sembilan, involving various ministries with an allocation of RM1.28 billion. Among these, 28 development projects costing RM924.43 million have been approved specifically for the Rasah parliamentary constituency, with an allocation of RM103.71 million.

He added that a total of 16 projects are at the pre-implementation stage, while 12 projects are currently being implemented. These projects include the upgrading project for the Malaysian Protective Security Training Centre Phase 2 (RM63.97 million), Hospital Tunku Jaafar mechanical and electrical upgrading works (RM172.26 million), Sungai Batang Labu flood mitigation plan (RM67.1 million), and procurement of medical and non-medical as well as information and communications technology equipment for the National Centre for Disease Control (RM178.02 million).