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Malaysia's rural infrastructure program nears completion at 97.65%
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Malaysia's rural infrastructure program nears completion at 97.65%

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The implementation of rural infrastructure programs under Malaysia's Ministry of Rural Development and Regional has reached 97.65% completion during the 12th Malaysia Plan.
  • Physical achievements include the construction, upgrading, and maintenance of rural roads and related facilities.
  • Beyond physical infrastructure, the ministry emphasizes the impact on rural communities, fostering education, entrepreneurship, and reducing urban migration.

Malaysia's rural infrastructure programs under the Ministry of Rural Development and Regional have achieved a 97.65% completion rate during the 12th Malaysia Plan. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi presented these findings, noting that the performance study encompassed various rural infrastructure projects nationwide.

The physical achievements primarily involve the construction of rural roads, along with upgrading and maintenance of associated facilities. "The physical achievement covers the construction of rural roads, upgrading work, and maintenance of related facilities," Zahid stated.

The physical achievement covers the construction of rural roads, upgrading work, and maintenance of related facilities.

— Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid HamidiDescribing the scope of the rural infrastructure programs.

However, Zahid stressed that success in rural development extends beyond mere physical accomplishments. He highlighted the positive impact of rural infrastructure on education, entrepreneurship, and stemming the migration of residents to urban areas. "The existence of rural infrastructure has opened up educational opportunities, fostered entrepreneurs, and reduced the migration of residents to urban areas," he said.

The existence of rural infrastructure has opened up educational opportunities, fostered entrepreneurs, and reduced the migration of residents to urban areas.

— Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid HamidiExplaining the broader impact of rural development.

Looking ahead, Zahid emphasized the need to focus on the substance of rural community development, not just infrastructure provision. This includes supporting new industries and creating more employment and business opportunities for villagers. "The continuity of development in the 12th Malaysia Plan must emphasize the enrichment of rural communities, not just the provision of infrastructure," he added.

To ensure this continued progress, Johor will see collaboration between the Ministry, the state government, and Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor (KPRJ). This partnership aims to make rural development a catalyst for competitive rural communities with access to economic opportunities.

The continuity of development in the 12th Malaysia Plan must emphasize the enrichment of rural communities, not just the provision of infrastructure.

— Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid HamidiStating the future focus for rural development.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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