PONTIAN: The formation of a special task force has enabled flood mitigation projects in Johor to be completed two years ahead of schedule, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
The Johor Mentri Besar said the task force launched last year has been collaborating with several ministries to expedite high-impact projects across the state, including those related to flood prevention.
"The task force has been monitoring the progress of these high-impact projects and is working with the relevant ministries to speed up implementation and prevent any delays."
"Among the projects we have successfully expedited are flood mitigation initiatives. Most of these projects in Johor were initially scheduled for completion in 2029."
"However, the task force has managed to shorten the timeline by two years, with completion now expected by 2027," he said.
Onn Hafiz said this to reporters after launching the Jom Jelajah Johor programme at Kompleks Penghulu Serkat on Sunday (Feb 9).
He said the task force focuses on major infrastructure projects, including those related to roads, drainage and irrigation, and hospitals.
"These are projects that have a significant impact on Johoreans and we want to ensure everything goes well," he said.
Regarding the event, Onn Hafiz said the Jom Jelajah Johor programme aims to ensure Johoreans benefit from the state's robust economic development.
"This is one of the state government's ways to ensure that every initiative implemented in the state can be directly felt by the people."
"We are grateful that Johor’s economy is growing stronger and the state's revenue is increasing."
"However, ultimately the most important thing is to make sure that it can be felt by the people," he said, adding that it was also a good way for the public to get to know their local leaders.
