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Melaka Chief Minister Defends Project Completion Record Against Criticism
Melaka's chief minister has pushed back against allegations that 51 projects recorded in 2025 remain incomplete, describing such claims as misleading. He argued that not all projects flagged in official records should be categorised as abandoned.
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Melaka Chief Minister Sulaiman Md Ali has dismissed characterisations of incomplete infrastructure projects as stray bullets in the state's development agenda, asserting that the situation requires more nuanced analysis.
Responding to concerns raised about 51 projects documented in 2025, Sulaiman contended that classifying all flagged projects as abandoned or stalled would be inaccurate. He indicated that many of the initiatives remain on track despite not meeting initial timelines.
The chief minister's comments come amid broader scrutiny of project delivery in the state. Officials have previously acknowledged delays in various infrastructure and development initiatives, though they have attributed these to factors including supply chain disruptions and procurement challenges.
Melaka has been working to accelerate project completions and improve transparency in its development programmes. The state government has said it remains committed to fulfilling its infrastructure commitments to residents and businesses in the coming months.
The exchange reflects ongoing discussions in Malaysian states regarding project accountability and the definition of completion metrics for government-funded initiatives.