Kota kinabalu: The federal government, through the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), has earmarked RM8.79 billion for the rollout of 86 development projects in Sabah, which are set to be completed by June 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who also serves as the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, made the announcement, highlighting the funds’ disbursement under the Fifth Rolling Plan (RP5) of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Fadillah emphasized the significance of the allocation, stating that Sabah has received a substantial commitment from the federal government. This initiative aims to tackle two critical issues in Sabah: water and energy. “Without energy and water, there can be no economic growth in Sabah,” he remarked during a PETRA Engagement Session with Sabah Media.

Fadillah reiterated the commitment of the MADANI government to ensure Sabah’s prosperity as part of a larger Malaysian family. He emphasized that Sabah’s development is a national responsibility, not just a state concern. “With strong federal-state relations, we can build a more prosperous, just, and sustainable state and country, with the support of a free and trustworthy media and a united people,” he added.

The Deputy Prime Minister also noted that the engagement session was organized to provide a better understanding of PETRA’s role and its affiliated agencies. “We organized this session to foster closer ties and strengthen the relationship between the media and PETRA’s top management,” he concluded.