Johari: Ministry must ensure quality of life at Madani adopted villages enhanced
BATU PAHAT: The Plantations and Commodities Ministry wants the Madani Adopted Villages under its supervision to focus on improving the socioeconomic status and opportunities for the local community.
Its minister, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, said the programme can have a huge impact and enhance the quality of life for the community.
He said the programme, introduced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for every ministry to "adopt" villages, was an important one.
"The importance of this programme is that it allows us to identify any overlooked issues. We at (the Plantations and Commodities Ministry) specifically chose Batu Pahat because there are many commodity-related activities such as oil palm, rubber and cocoa.
"So, of course we took the opportunity to see how we could go down to the ground and understand the needs of the people here.
"The allocation for the programme is RM2.5 million, involving the repair and refurbishment of suraus, community halls, and so on.
"With this allocation, various projects are being implemented, including upgrading educational facilities, places of worship and sports courts."
Johari said this to reporters after a handing-over ceremony for the Madani Adopted Village project by the ministry at the Taman Melodi multipurpose hall in Kampung Parit Bilal.
Kampung Parit Bilal and Kampung Parit Amat were the first adopted villages under the ministry.
Johari said the concept of the Madani Adopted Village programme was that every leader heading a ministry must be in tune with the heartbeat of the people, not only within their own constituencies but also in relation to issues arising in other areas.
He said the initiative has greatly benefited various levels of the village community, as it also involves strategic collaboration between the ministry and its agencies, the state development offices, village development and security committees and community leaders.
"The ministry and I are truly honoured to be given the opportunity to take part in this programme in support of the government's aspirations.
"If entrusted with responsibility, whether as a council member or community leader, one must be willing to go to the ground," he said.
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