RM429m boost for Johor border security, frontliner welfare: Saifuddin

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4 Jul 2026 • 10:52 AM MYT
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KUALA LUMPUR - The Home Ministry has poured over RM429 million since 2023 into Johor’s enforcement agencies, strengthening both personnel welfare and operational capabilities.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the allocation spans three key agencies — PDRM, Immigration, and the Prisons Department.

“Investing in personnel welfare goes beyond providing better facilities, describing it as a strategic effort to ensure enforcement officers can carry out their duties more efficiently, safely, and effectively in safeguarding public security.”

He stressed that conducive workplaces, comfortable quarters, and modern facilities translate directly into improved service delivery and a safer environment for the public.

“The ministry will continue to ensure that every allocated fund is utilised optimally to safeguard the welfare of personnel while strengthening the security of the people of Johor,” he said in a post on his official Facebook page today.

Breakdown of allocation

RM174.8m — projects completed or underway:

Land for Pengerang IPD

New office premises & quarters for Johor Bahru Immigration

Upgraded basic facilities at Kluang Prison

RM255m — projects in planning:

Construction of Segamat IPD & quarters

Consolidation of KSAB bus passenger terminal

Kitchen workshop upgrade at Kluang Prison

Water supply system overhaul at Simpang Renggam Prison

Saifuddin said these initiatives reflect the MADANI Government’s commitment to balanced state development. He noted PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had recently clarified in the Dewan Rakyat that Johor’s overall allocation surged to RM14.6 billion, up from RM10.2 billion. - July 4, 2026

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