KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Government allocated RM4.89 billion for infrastructure under SMJ 1.0 (2021–2024), resulting in a 982km increase in road length, bringing the total to 22,858km, said Assistant Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan.
Water treatment capacity rose from 1,505 to 1,630 million litres daily, with the number of plants growing from 85 to 90.
Major upgrades, including Telibong II, are set to boost supply, while 18 more projects are ongoing.
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On electricity, 11 projects generating 1,219MW were approved for completion between 2025 and 2031.
Power reliability also improved, with Saidi dropping from 332 minutes in 2021 to 207 minutes in 2024.
