KUALA LUMPUR: The government plans to allocate RM104 million for the development of Kampung Baru Cina in Peninsular Malaysia, the Senate was told on Tuesday (April 4).
Deputy Local Government Development Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir (pic) said upon approval of the Supply Bill 2023 (Budget 2023) by the Senate, the ministry will look into four key areas in efforts to develop the villages.
"The first concerns the development of basic infrastructure in Kampung Baru Cina, involving the implementation of small-scale development projects to provide basic infrastructure and social facilities to ensure the well-being of the villagers.
"The second is to promote products of Kampung Baru Cina, which is to identify products from new villages that have the potential to be commercialised by upgrading in terms of packaging and marketing so that they are more attractive and competitive," he said during the oral answer and question session in the Dewan Negara.
He said the ministry also planned to make Kampung Baru Cina a potential tourist destination through the implementation of development projects to generate income for villagers and stimulate local economic activities.
"We will also have programmes to enliven the villages using the bottom-up approach that involves local leaders and villagers to beautify their villages to ensure a conducive and clean environment," he said.
He said the ministry was targeting RM67.38 million for infrastructure development, RM5 million for house repair assistance, RM1.12 million for new house construction and RM10.5 million to provide financing, including microloans, for villagers.
It was reported by the media previously, that in 2021, the government had allocated RM84 million for the development of Kampung Baru Cina. - Bernama
