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Government Allocates RM260 Million for Disaster Management and River Basin Projects

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What happened

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During the tabling of Budget 2027, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the government allocated RM260 million to the National Disaster Management Agency for next year. Additionally, nearly RM320 million has been allocated nationwide to repair and upgrade slopes, drains, and ditches in local authority areas. New projects planned for 2027 include the Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin project in Kelantan and the Sungai Kemaman Integrated River Basin project in Terengganu.

From thestar.com.my

Why it matters

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The allocations support national infrastructure and disaster mitigation efforts across Malaysia. The government also completed six Flood Mitigation Plan projects worth RM336 million, and the GDRN initiative provides a RM20 million matching grant to assist disaster victims.

From thestar.com.my

Who's involved

  • federal governmentThe highest level of government responsible for the policy and allocation of funds.
  • National Disaster Management AgencyThe national body receiving the RM260 million government funding allocation.
  • Anwar IbrahimPrime Minister who tabled Budget 2027 and announced the financial allocations.
  • TerengganuLocation of the Sungai Kemaman Integrated River Basin project.
  • KelantanLocation of the Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin project.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • KelantanSpeculative

    Could see infrastructure investment through the Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin project, potentially affecting local construction contracts.

  • TerengganuSpeculative

    Might see infrastructure investment through the Sungai Kemaman Integrated River Basin project, potentially affecting local construction contracts.

  • National Disaster Management AgencySpeculative

    Could see changes in operational costs due to the acquisition of 17 amphibious craft.

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