NRES Prioritises Four Key Projects Under MADANI Programmes In Pendang, Kedah
In a statement today, NRES said the KAM project, with a budget of RM1 million, covers Kampung Nangka Siam and Kampung Lahar Tunjung, and is expected to be completed by October.
Meanwhile, the SAM project, with a RM100,000 allocation, is focused on upgrading facilities at Sekolah Kebangsaan Pokok Asam (SKPA).
The KAM initiative includes constructing tube wells as an alternative water source, improving village roads, and upgrading the community hall and cemetery in Kampung Lahar Tunjung, all aimed at creating a sustainable and resilient rural community.
On Friday, NRES also organised the KAM Semarak Desa programme at Kampung Nangka Siam, offering various community engagement activities and services.
The event, officiated by NRES secretary-general Datuk Dr Ching Thoo a/l Kim, featured cultural performances such as Siamese dance, silat, and muay thai, along with service counters from the Health Ministry, National Registration Department, Road Transport Department, and Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad, as well as an elephant show by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.
The KAM initiative is supported by a whole-of-government approach, involving several agencies, including the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development, Kedah Federal Development Office, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.
It aims to uplift the well-being of rural communities by improving basic infrastructure and addressing local development challenges.
Under the SAM programme, the RM100,000 allocation for SKPA will fund the maintenance of classroom facilities and support the implementation of a smart classroom, as well as Digital Learning Enhancement activities to equip students with relevant digital skills.
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