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The Star
04-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Green light for RM450mil Melaka flood mitigation project
THE Federal Government has approved RM450mil in funds for the Sungai Baru Flood Mitigation Plan in Masjid Tanah, Melaka, to address recurring floods in the area. Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the project would span a 15km-stretch from Sungai Durian Daun to the mouth of Sungai Kuala Baru. He said it would also include the construction of four flood retention ponds in Kampung Londang, Kampung Jeram, Kampung Lubuk Redan and Taman Gamelan. 'This is a long-term initiative to tackle the flood problems affecting Masjid Tanah,' he told Bernama after visiting a Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) pump house as part of the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat engagement programme for the Lendu constituency at Taman Masjid Tanah Ria. Also present at the event were State Secretary Datuk Azhar Arshad, state science, technology, innovation and digital communications committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan and Lendu assemblyman Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali. For short-term flood prevention, Ab Rauf said DID was implementing RM3.3mil worth of state-funded projects, including the installation of pumps, construction of pump houses and compact substations as well as carrying out river maintenance works. Two existing flood retention ponds at Durian Daun and Solok Duku were also undergoing rehabilitation at a combined cost of RM1.85mil, which is expected to be completed by December. Separately, Ab Rauf urged the state's stage bus operator to take greater responsibility for safety standards, calling for improved driver training following a series of fatal public transport accidents. He noted that several incidents were linked to negligent driving, resulting in loss of life.
Barnama
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
WRUR Programme Proves Effective Bridge Between Government, People
ALOR GAJAH, May 31 (Bernama) -- The 'Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat' (WRUR) programme is seen as playing a crucial role as a bridge between the government and the people in efforts to resolve various issues and provide for the needs at the grassroots level. Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the four WRUR series held so far have proven the effectiveness of the programme, with nearly 1,000 public complaints received and the majority of them resolved within two weeks. 'The public is definitely more confident in the existing government's administration and our concern as administrators, as we will also continue to serve the people as best we can. 'With this bridge, namely the WRUR, we can ensure that every need of the public can be addressed… this effectiveness is by the people for the people,' he told reporters here today. He said this after officiating the closing of the Lendu State Legislative Assembly WRUR programme, which was also attended by Lendu assemblyman Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali. Elaborating, Rauf said the achievements of the WRUR programme implementation also encompassed various aspects, including development, education and welfare, based on the complaints that were resolved. He added that this was through various upcoming projects aimed at improving infrastructure, public facilities, road and drainage repairs, flood risk management and public welfare at every WRUR series, including in opposition areas. 'For the Lendu state assembly WRUR, we successfully carried out 145 projects and attended to 269 complaints, of which 183 issues were resolved within two weeks, while the rest are still being addressed. 'This includes an allocation of RM2 million that was announced for the flood retention pond rehabilitation project for the Solok Duku and Durian Daun areas, as well as several other facilities for the local community,' he said.
The Sun
31-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
WRUR programme proves effective bridge between government, people
ALOR GAJAH: The 'Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat' (WRUR) programme is seen as playing a crucial role as a bridge between the government and the people in efforts to resolve various issues and provide for the needs at the grassroots level. Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the four WRUR series held so far have proven the effectiveness of the programme, with nearly 1,000 public complaints received and the majority of them resolved within two weeks. 'The public is definitely more confident in the existing government's administration and our concern as administrators, as we will also continue to serve the people as best we can. 'With this bridge, namely the WRUR, we can ensure that every need of the public can be addressed... this effectiveness is by the people for the people,' he told reporters here today. He said this after officiating the closing of the Lendu State Legislative Assembly WRUR programme, which was also attended by Lendu assemblyman Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali. Elaborating, Rauf said the achievements of the WRUR programme implementation also encompassed various aspects, including development, education and welfare, based on the complaints that were resolved. He added that this was through various upcoming projects aimed at improving infrastructure, public facilities, road and drainage repairs, flood risk management and public welfare at every WRUR series, including in opposition areas. 'For the Lendu state assembly WRUR, we successfully carried out 145 projects and attended to 269 complaints, of which 183 issues were resolved within two weeks, while the rest are still being addressed. 'This includes an allocation of RM2 million that was announced for the flood retention pond rehabilitation project for the Solok Duku and Durian Daun areas, as well as several other facilities for the local community,' he said. He added that an allocation of RM1.5 million has also been set aside for the upgrading of a shooting range and dormitory for RELA (People's Volunteer Corps) personnel, which are expected to be completed in August. He said that complicated complaints and requests would not be pushed aside, but instead brought to the state government for comprehensive monitoring, scrutiny and coordination. 'The state government will constantly strive to ensure the people benefit directly through initiatives that not only safeguard welfare but also drive economic and social development,' he said.
The Sun
31-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
WRUR programme proves effective bridge between govt, people
ALOR GAJAH: The 'Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat' (WRUR) programme is seen as playing a crucial role as a bridge between the government and the people in efforts to resolve various issues and provide for the needs at the grassroots level. Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the four WRUR series held so far have proven the effectiveness of the programme, with nearly 1,000 public complaints received and the majority of them resolved within two weeks. 'The public is definitely more confident in the existing government's administration and our concern as administrators, as we will also continue to serve the people as best we can. 'With this bridge, namely the WRUR, we can ensure that every need of the public can be addressed... this effectiveness is by the people for the people,' he told reporters here today. He said this after officiating the closing of the Lendu State Legislative Assembly WRUR programme, which was also attended by Lendu assemblyman Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali. Elaborating, Rauf said the achievements of the WRUR programme implementation also encompassed various aspects, including development, education and welfare, based on the complaints that were resolved. He added that this was through various upcoming projects aimed at improving infrastructure, public facilities, road and drainage repairs, flood risk management and public welfare at every WRUR series, including in opposition areas. 'For the Lendu state assembly WRUR, we successfully carried out 145 projects and attended to 269 complaints, of which 183 issues were resolved within two weeks, while the rest are still being addressed. 'This includes an allocation of RM2 million that was announced for the flood retention pond rehabilitation project for the Solok Duku and Durian Daun areas, as well as several other facilities for the local community,' he said. He added that an allocation of RM1.5 million has also been set aside for the upgrading of a shooting range and dormitory for RELA (People's Volunteer Corps) personnel, which are expected to be completed in August. He said that complicated complaints and requests would not be pushed aside, but instead brought to the state government for comprehensive monitoring, scrutiny and coordination. 'The state government will constantly strive to ensure the people benefit directly through initiatives that not only safeguard welfare but also drive economic and social development,' he said.
The Star
31-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Melaka outlines five priorities for Sungai Udang under new initiative
MELAKA: The Melaka state government is prioritising five key focus areas in the Sungai Udang state constituency under the "Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat" (WRUR) initiative. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said these include public infrastructure, healthcare, education, community welfare and development, as well as the Digital Village initiative. Among the infrastructure projects was the RM44.8mil upgrade of the water reticulation system at Kem Terendak, scheduled to begin in May 2026 and be completed within two years. "Additionally, four road resurfacing projects valued at RM1.24mil are being implemented by local authorities, with one completed and the remaining three currently in progress," he said after officiating the closing of the WRUR programme here on Saturday (May 31). Senior state executive councillor and Sungai Udang constituency coordinator Datuk Rais Yasin was also present. In the healthcare sector, a RM325mil Armed Forces Hospital project under the Defence Ministry was expected to be completed by January 2029. Upgrades to the Sungai Udang Health and Dental Clinics, with a combined cost of RM450,000, are set to begin later this year and be completed by March 2026. For education, the computer lab at MRSM Terendak would be upgraded for RM400,000 by October. The government was also acquiring land for a new building at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Udang, estimated to cost RM2mil, and plans to prioritise the construction of a new religious school (SRA JAIM Sungai Udang) in 2025. Ab Rauf said immediate repairs would also be carried out at SRA JAIM Bertam Ulu and SJK(C) Bertam Ulu. On community welfare, the Social Welfare Department was disbursing RM1.21mil monthly to assist 554 eligible recipients in the Sungai Udang area. Under the Digital Village initiative, two villages - Kampung Sungai Udang and Kampung Bukit Mentangau - involving 357 homes have completed the digital address sticker installation. Eight more villages are expected to follow, with full completion by the end of June. – Bernama
