Over 200 Johor projects worth RM10.8bil remain unimplemented, says MB
The Johor Mentri Besar said the projects were approved in 2016, but have stalled despite funds already being allocated.
"There are a total of 222 projects worth RM10.8bil that are still in the pre-implementation stage.
The state government views this as a serious matter, as allocations for the projects have been approved, yet the work has not been carried out.
"Imagine the number of development and upgrade projects, including those involving hospitals, schools, and roads, that have not reached the people," he said during the state assembly sitting on Monday (May 26).
Onn Hafiz said he had brought the matter up with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his recent visit to Johor.
"Every time we have our state action council meeting, I raise this issue and have the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) follow up with the ministries involved.
"With the Prime Minister's approval, the Johor government has decided that all state executive councillors will meet with the ministries involved in the projects.
"This is to ensure the projects are carried out as soon as possible for the benefit of the people," he said.
Onn Hafiz also thanked Anwar for approving nine major projects that would greatly benefit Johoreans.
"We would like to thank the Prime Minister, as out of the 10 projects we requested, nine have been approved under RMK12, Rolling Plan Five.
"This includes the Hospital Sultanah Aminah 2 project and several involving highways," he said, adding that Anwar had chaired the Johor Special Development meeting on Friday (May 23).
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