Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has allocated RM1mil to develop Kampung Temerlok in Trong, near Taiping in Perak, under its Madani Adopted Village programme.
MMEA director-general Admiral (Maritime) Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah said the agency’s efforts now extended beyond maritime security, with renewed focus on uplifting inland rural communities.
“Our role goes beyond safeguarding the seas.
“We are also committed to serving the people through community-based programmes and targeted outreach efforts,” he told Bernama.
The initiative, funded by the Finance Ministry, supports five key projects including repairs to the Sungai Tok Lin jetty, a vital economic lifeline for local fishermen.
Other improvements include roof repairs at Al-Mahmudiah religious school, upgrades at the flood relief centre in SK Temerlok, maintenance and repair works at Masjid Al-Mahmudiah as well as cleaning of the mosque grounds and the nearby Muslim cemetery.
The mosque also received two air-conditioning units, installed in its meeting room.
Mohd Rosli said the agency had previously donated three cows for Aidiladha, with meat distributed to 200 residents.
More than 150 MMEA personnel joined villagers in a gotong-royong to clean the village, mosque and cemetery.
