KPKT allocates RM128.2 million for 24 infrastructure projects across Melaka, focusing on housing, public amenities, waste management and community well-being
MELAKA: The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has allocated RM128.2 million for 24 projects across 12 areas of infrastructure development in Melaka to improve the people’s quality of life.
Minister Nga Kor Ming said the allocation reflected the ministry’s commitment to addressing the needs of communities through direct engagement with residents.
“Seeing people smile is the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for our ministry, in line with the MADANI government’s commitment to the people’s well-being.
“That is why we will continue to intensify our efforts to go to the ground, understand their concerns, listen to their views and find ways to resolve the problems that arise,” he told reporters after officiating the KPKT Jelajah Kasih 2026 at Pangsapuri Sri Siantan, Bukit Baru here today.
Nga said the projects included a fresh coat of paint for Pangsapuri Sri Siantan, which he said had not been repainted for 30 years.
Among the major projects are the construction of additional cells at the Sungai Udang solid waste landfill, costing RM32.8 million, 390 Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) units costing RM29.6 million, and RM24.9 million for infrastructure and public amenities, including the Melaka Sentral Main Market and Jasin New Market, MADANI stalls, food courts, public toilet maintenance and slope repairs.
The ministry is also allocating RM10 million for affordable housing under the PR1MA Residential Development Programme Phase 1 in Padang Temu and RM8.5 million for People’s Residences (PRR) projects in Klebang, Bukit Katil and Paya Rumput.
Other allocations include RM5.8 million for the maintenance and upgrading of 17 Housing Maintenance Programme (PPP) projects and 11 Malaysian Housing Maintenance Fund (TPPM) projects, and RM5.4 million for the maintenance of 35 non-Muslim houses of worship (RIBI) across Melaka.
The remaining funds will cover the repair of 125 houses and construction of 11 new homes, upgrading and landscaping of public parks, upgrading of the Jalan Kubu Fire and Rescue Station, development of six New Villages, and studies and rating programmes related to Melaka’s structure plan.
