KUALA LUMPUR — Damage caused by the North-east Monsoon has resulted in an estimated RM327.8 million in repair costs, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
He said the projected figure covers RM225.9 million for road-related repairs, RM47.4 million for non-pavement works along federal routes, and RM54.5 million for slope reconstruction and stabilisation.
“These numbers are based on the reports received to date and may rise if new findings are submitted,” Nanta said after launching CIDB’s new Construction Personnel Registration Card.
He noted that current allocations remain sufficient for immediate action, though the ministry will seek extra funds from the Economy Ministry and the Finance Ministry should expenses surpass existing limits.
Nanta also referred to the government’s commitment through a RM500 million special allocation, announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, to support nationwide recovery efforts following flood damage, coordinated largely via Nadma.