ISKANDAR PUTERI: The state government has allocated a total of RM26mil for additional initiatives under the Johor Budget 2025, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
He said this includes RM1mil for the construction of the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre (IMFC-J) in Forest City, RM800,000 for 15 military camps and RM750,000 for 13 police district headquarters and the Johor police headquarters.
A total of RM300,000 will also be allocated for Dewan Muda Johor, a platform for young Johoreans to voice their views and serve as a check and balance for the state government.
To appreciate the contribution of the Johor police and the armed forces, RM200,000 each will be allocated for their respective retirees' associations.
As a token of appreciation to media practitioners, RM150,000 will be allocated to the Johor Media Club.
Onn Hafiz made these announcements in his winding-up speech during the Johor state assembly.
He also announced allocations ranging from RM50,000 to RM1mil to 12 state assemblies for various initiatives, including building new homes for the Orang Asli community, constructing a mini stadium and upgrading community halls.
To address flood issues, Onn Hafiz said that the state government will collaborate with the Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) to implement several initiatives
He said this includes RM10mil for constructing and upgrading a flood retention pond, box culverts and four existing pumps in Kampung Mohd Amin.
A total of RM8mil will also be allocated to build an on-site detention facility at Jalan Dato’ Sulaiman and RM1.5mil for constructing on-site detention and additional culverts at Jalan Mustika, Kampung Melayu.
Onn Hafiz said the allocations were based on feedback the state government received from the people and issues raised during the state assembly action meetings.
Based on reports from the secretariat of the meetings, a total of 486 issues were raised, of which 203 require the attention of the Federal government while 283 fall under the jurisdiction of the state government.
He said that 14 issues have been fully resolved, 40 are in progress and 25 have recently been approved for funding.
Onn Hafiz then added that 407 issues remain without cost breakdowns for implementation.
"I have asked the state executive council involved to have follow-up meetings to get feedback and determine the costs needed. I also hope that the Federal Government will support us in addressing these issues, as they involve significant funding," he added.
