Rm1 8b For Flood Mitigation Coastal Erosion In Pahang Minister

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RM1.8 billion has been allocated to the Pahang Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) through carried-forward projects under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) for mitigating floods and addressing coastal erosion in the state.
Environment and Water Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the allocation was also for projects involving reservoirs and dams, as well as forecasting and flood warning programmes.
He said the projects approved included the coastal erosion control project in Kampung Tanjung Batu, the Sungai Pahang Corridor Rehabilitation Plan in the Pekan district, the Sungai Triang and Sungai Semerting Corridor Rehabilitation Plan for Mukim Pelangai in Bentong, and the Bandar Bera Environmentally Friendly Drainage Master Plan.
A pilot project costing RM6.07 million to control soil erosion and silting in Cameron Highlands had also been approved under the 12MP, he added.
"I hope the allocation will, to some extent, reduce the risk of floods as well as improve the drainage system this year," he said.
He was speaking during a lot-drawing ceremony to award works in Jerantut, Pahang, today.

Meanwhile, Ibrahim said RM13.875 million was channeled to the Pahang DID in March, with RM12.075 million of the total allocated to carry out river conservation works, for which the draw was held today, while RM1.8 million was to carry out studies on the Sungai Lembing Flood Mitigation Plan.
"I hope the contractors who succeed in getting the projects can carry them out responsibly, meet the conditions that have been set, and complete them within the given period," he said, adding that this was among the ministry’s efforts to revive the economy and help the people.
- Bernama

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