SIBURAN: A total of 38 projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), involving an overall allocation of RM5 million, has been approved for the Tarat constituency, further strengthening the rural development agenda in the constituency.
Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the approval of all the projects reflects the state government’s continued commitment to ensuring rural development is carried out comprehensively and inclusive, delivering direct benefits to the people.
According to Sagah, the approved projects include upgrading works, repairs, and the construction of new public facilities and basic infrastructure much needed by local residents.
Letters of approval were presented to 38 recipients comprising village development and security committees (JKKK) at an event in Tapah, Siburan recently.
Sagah, who is also Tarat state assemblyman, said that among the key projects are the upgrading of JKKK operation rooms, community halls, and village halls in several locations, including Kampung Senah Rayang, Kampung Pesa, Kampung Gayu, Kampung Subang, Kampung Patung and Kampung Simpok.
In addition, new construction projects include an agricultural store in Kampung Chupak, a cooking shelter in Kampung Stabut, a hall in Kampung Plaman Toop (Phase 2), and a rest house in Kampung Stabut.
Also approved are projects to upgrade mosques, cemeteries, recreational parks, football fields, drainage systems, and village roads in several other areas, including Kampung Darul Islam Belimbing, Kampung Pesang, Kampung Rudan, Kampung Sinjok, Kampung Plaman Payang, and Kampung Baru Mawang.
The implementation of the 38 projects is expected to bring wide-ranging benefits to local communities, while helping to narrow the development gap between urban and rural areas in the Tarat constituency.
