PM announces five projects worth RM1.3bil for Langkawi

A file pic of Langkawi's iconic eagle statue that greets visitors as they approach the island by ferry.

LANGKAWI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has announced an allocation of RM1.315bil for the implementation of five new government projects here under the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP).

The projects are the construction of an additional building for Langkawi Hospital (RM500mil), quarters for health staff (RM135mil), a new fire and rescue station as well as quarters at Padang  Matsirat (RM30mil), the upgrading of Jalan Bulatan Lapangan Terbang- Pulapol Langkawi (RM50mil) and a project to address water supply problems (RM600mil).