KOTA BHARU, July 27 (Bernama) — The government through the Home Affairs Ministry (KDN) has allocated RM40 million over a four-year period starting this year for the Safe City Programme under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP).
Deputy Director General (Development) of the Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia) Hassan Yaakob said that the allocation has been distributed to 24 local authorities (PBT) across the country.
He said PLANMalaysia will coordinate by assessing whether the project proposed by PBTs is suitable for the programme in line with the guidelines set by the department.
“For example, there are PBTs that have requested allocation for walkways to avoid accidents or crimes in ‘hot’ areas.
“Usually the data is provided by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM),” he told reporters after attending a corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme at Pantai Kundor here today.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency