Politics · Malaysia Bureau
PM allocates RM30m for road resurfacing project across Perak
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved a special funding allocation to upgrade road infrastructure in Perak, targeting approximately 600 routes across the state.
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The RM30 million allocation represents a targeted investment in maintaining and improving the road network that serves communities throughout Perak. The initiative addresses infrastructure maintenance needs identified across the state's extensive road system.
Perak State Executive Councillor Nga Kor Ming announced the approval during remarks in Ipoh, confirming that the allocation would be channelled toward resurfacing efforts on the designated routes. The project is expected to enhance road conditions and improve connectivity for residents and businesses throughout the state.
The funding allocation forms part of the federal government's broader infrastructure development agenda. Such targeted investments in state-level road maintenance typically support economic activity and enhance accessibility to key services and commercial centres.
No specific timeline for the commencement of resurfacing work was immediately detailed. The project's implementation is expected to involve coordination between federal and state authorities responsible for road maintenance and development.
Photo: Downtown Ipoh, Perak, November 2024. HundenvonPenang via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).