The Sarawak government has completed 7,117 out of 8,600 Rural Transformation Projects (RTPs) approved between 2015 and 2026, achieving an implementation rate of 83 per cent.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, said the projects involved a total allocation of RM1.39 billion throughout the state.
“Local authorities are currently implementing 739 RTP projects this year involving RM101.4 million,” he said during his ministerial winding-up speech at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly sitting today (May 19).
Dr Sim also said the projects covered various infrastructure improvements, including upgrades to roads and drainage systems, enhancements to waterfronts and markets, installation of street lighting and traffic lights, public toilets, public libraries, landscape beautification, as well as rural facilities and amenities.
“All of these projects are progressing at various stages of implementation under the respective local authorities,” he said.
Dr Sim added that under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), the ministry had disbursed RM382.92 million to local authorities to complete 206 projects.
Meanwhile, under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), he said the ministry had been given a ceiling allocation of RM571.29 million, with RM150.76 million allocated this year for 25 local authorities.
“In addition, a total of 173 Projek Rakyat since 2018, amounting to RM447.8 million under Projek Khas, are also being implemented,” he added.
On road maintenance, Dr Sim said the ministry received RM276.02 million this year under the Malaysian Road Record Information System (MARRIS) to maintain council roads and related infrastructure.
“As of April 30, a total of RM85.86 million has been disbursed,” he said.
