The works ministry said that floods caused RM94.17 million in infrastructure damage last year, with most of it involving roads. Most of the infrastructure that was damaged by flooding has been repaired, including those in Terengganu (RM22.13 million), Kelantan (RM20.38 million) and Perak (RM33.4 million), Bernama reports.
According to works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, the government is always concerned about areas affected by the northeast monsoon (MTL), which typically runs from November to March. “We have extended assistance, and whatever needed repairs have been fixed,” he said.
He added that the ministry is also prepared for the upcoming MTL expected at the end of this year. Among the preparations in place is a disaster operations room to receive information and respond to complaints about flood-related infrastructure damage. “This operations room is open year-round, but during the MTL season, we will intensify its activities. We will monitor all affected areas nationwide,” he said.
Meanwhile, Terengganu infrastructure, utilities and rural development committee chairman Datuk Hanafiah Mat said nearly 90% of roads in the state that were damaged by last year’s floods have been repaired by the federal government through the ministry.
“Only one road has yet to be repaired, which is a slope road in Bukit Besi (in Dungun). I understand the tender for that repair work will be issued in two months. All the rest are in good shape,” he said.
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