08/02/2026

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Ministry rolls out over 2,700 new village projects

New mosque opens doors to community JELEBU: The Dato’ Undang Luak Jelebu Mosque, built at a cost of RM8.85 million, has been fully completed and is ready for use by the local community, in time for Ramadan activities. Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said construction of the mosque on a 1.974ha site began in March 2022 and the facility can accommodate up to 1,000 individuals. He said the project reflects the federal government’s commitment to meeting community needs while strengthening spiritual development and social wellbeing. “I would like to express appreciation to the federal government and the state development office for their commitment and cooperation in ensuring the successful completion of this mosque.

Works include basic infrastructure, dilapidated house renovations and newly built housing units

Ű BY QIRANA NABILLA MOHD RASHIDI newsdesk@thesundaily.com

year alone, 858 development projects were implemented, with a total allocation of RM100.5 million. The breakdown comprised 560 basic infrastructure and facilities projects such as road upgrades, drains, basketball courts and community halls, the renovation of 279 houses belonging to low-income residents under the new village house renovation assistance programme and the construction of 19 new houses under the Madani people’s new village housing programme for homes deemed unsafe or uneconomical to repair. “Additionally, the ministry also approved the implementation of 11 socio-economic development programmes for new villages, with an allocation of RM2.49 million, benefiting 1,895 residents and entrepreneurs,” Nga said. During the visit, he inspected the upgrading project of the Kampung Baru Rimba Panjang by all parties. “The prime minister wants every village in Malaysia to be developed to the best possible level for grassroots communities,” she said when officiating at the Madani Adopted Village carnival at Kampung Labu Lanjut yesterday. Also present were Housing

PETALING JAYA: The Housing and Local Government Ministry, through the Chinese and Indian new village division under the local government department, implemented a total of 2,759 development projects in new villages nationwide from 2023 to 2025. Its minister Nga Kor Ming said the figure represents projects in 613 new villages, with an allocation of RM325.3 million. “This includes 1,786 basic infrastructure and facilities projects, the renovation of 902 dilapidated houses, the completion of 62 new houses, and the installation of more than 2,300 solar-powered LED streetlights for the convenience of residents,” he said during a site visit. Nga added that throughout last Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to ensure national development is not focused solely on urban areas but also benefits rural communities. She added that the Madani Adopted Village initiative is the most effective step introduced by the government to enable improvements in villages to be implemented comprehensively

Nga said 858 development projects were implemented last year, with a total allocation of RM100.5 million. – PIC COURTESY OF NGA KOR MING

community hall, completed at a cost of RM199,630. He also visited the upgrading project of the Sungai Siput public market and the new village business space in Simpang Jalong, each implemented at a cost of RM500,000. Nga also officiated at the completion of new houses under and Local Government Deputy Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Mohd Sabu and Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia director general Datuk Dr Roslan Hussin. Wan Azizah also said efforts to advance the digital, economic and technological agenda should not sideline the basic needs of rural residents. “Our children must enjoy

the Madani people’s new village housing programme in Kampung Baru Simpang Jalong. He said the ministry remains committed to implementing high-impact development projects for national progress and public well-being, in line with the principle that no one is left behind or marginalised. every benefit of development. That is why basic amenities must not be neglected, even as the country moves towards a digital economy,” she said. She also reminded parents to monitor their children’s use of technology to prevent exposure to negative influences such as cyberbullying and immoral content. – Bernama

“I also call on congregants and the mosque committee, with guidance from the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Affairs Department, to manage and enliven the mosque sincerely, with integrity and on a continuous basis,” he said at the mosque handover ceremony on Friday. – Bernama Govt aims to develop every kampung SEPANG: The Madani

government aims to develop every kampung in the country to the highest possible standard, encompassing basic infrastructure, economic growth and public wellbeing, said Bandar Tun Razak MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. She said the initiative reflects the commitment of Prime

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