Tapah: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has approved an allocation of RM6,130,719 for the implementation of 33 development and public infrastructure projects for the residents of Tapah. KPKT Minister Nga Kor Ming announced that the allocation includes upgrading public toilets, food courts, and installing LED lights in several areas.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, RM3.05 million of the total funding is designated for 16 projects focused on enhancing public infrastructure such as food courts, stalls, and public toilets. These projects fall under the Development Project initiative, which is supervised by the Local Government Department. An additional RM1.87 million is allocated for 10 Kampung Baru Cina development projects, which will involve upgrading roads, drains, and public halls under the supervision of the Kampung Baru Cina Division, KPKT.
Nga further stated that RM798,000 is earmarked for the Taman Malaysia Tapah landscape upgrade project and the Tapah District Council’s Landscape Master Plan Study, which will be overseen by the National Landscape Department. Moreover, RM377,000 is allocated for fence replacement works, playground repairs, and rewiring works for the People’s Housing Project (PPR) under the Housing Maintenance Programme (PPP) initiative. Additionally, RM40,000 is designated for the Home Repair Programme, providing RM20,000 each to two Heads of Households in the Tapah Parliament under the supervision of the Community Wellbeing Division, KPKT.
The minister highlighted that improvement work at Taman Malaysia Tapah, costing RM499,900 out of the total allocation, aligns with KPKT’s goal to establish 100 MADANI Recreational Parks annually for the next five years, aiming for a total of 500 parks by 2028. Furthermore, the renovation and upgrading project of the Bidor Goodwill Hall involves a budget of RM849,970, focusing on constructing a covered walkway, floor repairs, building painting, and installing LED screens and hall doors.
Nga emphasized KPKT’s commitment to collaborating with local authorities nationwide to achieve inclusive and sustainable national development plans, enhancing service quality and public well-being. The ministry ensures that every expenditure is made with a high Return on Investment (ROI) consideration and performance-based evaluation.