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The Star
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
A strategic cross-border initiative with Thailand: Malaysia allocates RM3bil for Sungai Golok project
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is on a four-day working visit to Thailand. BANGKOK (Bernama): Malaysia has allocated approximately RM3 billion for the Golok River Mouth Improvement Project, a strategic cross-border initiative with Thailand aimed at mitigating flood risks, safeguarding local communities, and enhancing national security. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said in Bangkok that the government had initiated comprehensive measures as part of the collaboration with Thailand. Fadillah, who is also the Minister for Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said the total funding for the project-including the flood mitigation programme and the security wall under the National Security Council (MKN)-is estimated at approximately RM3 billion. "We have informed the Thai government that Malaysia has approved a location for dredging works, while simultaneously undertaking improvements to Sungai Golok, including the construction of a river wall. "This is not merely a flood mitigation initiative but also a security measure for our nation. "This project will address flood mitigation comprehensively and, upon completion, is expected to significantly reduce flood incidents and the associated losses of property, assets, and livelihoods, not only for the local population but also for businesses and government infrastructure," he told Bernama at the end of his four-day working visit to Thailand on Saturday. He explained that while parts of the project are awaiting final approval from the Thai authorities, the estimated timeline for completion is three years from the commencement date. Meanwhile, Fadillah said Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) had completed feasibility studies on a plan to upgrade their existing power interconnection facilities between the two nations. He said both countries acknowledge the interconnection, commissioned in the early 2000s, is ageing and in need of an upgrade. "As Malaysia and Thailand continue to integrate more renewable energy into our grids, the reliability of our interconnection becomes even more critical. "This interconnection upgrade will facilitate more efficient and secure cross-border electricity exchanges while laying the groundwork for future multilateral electricity trade under the Asean Power Grid (APG) initiative," he said. During his working visit, Fadillah also expressed his appreciation to the Thai government for their warm hospitality. "This has been a productive and successful trip, as we managed to discuss numerous government-to-government projects," he said. During his four-day working visit to Thailand, Fadillah made courtesy calls to Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong, who also serves as the Minister of Digital Economy and Society and Chair of the National Environment Board, as well as Deputy Prime Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, who also holds the Energy Minister portfolio. He also met with Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives Narumon Pinyosinwat. Fadillah attended a briefing session by Trans Thai-Malaysia (TTM) in Thailand, hosted by Petronas, to gain insights into the company's strategic direction, challenges, and developments in the country. Meanwhile, the Deputy Prime Minister visited a water treatment and recycling facility in Chonburi to explore best practices in green innovation and efficient resource management within the industrial sector. During his visit, Fadillah also engaged with members of the Malaysian diaspora in Thailand at a meet-and-greet dinner, which included a dialogue session. - Bernama
New Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia allocates RM3 billion for Sungai Golok project
BANGKOK: Malaysia has allocated approximately RM3 billion for the Golok River Mouth Improvement Project, a strategic cross-border initiative with Thailand aimed at mitigating flood risks, safeguarding local communities, and enhancing national security. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the government had initiated comprehensive measures as part of the collaboration with Thailand. Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said the total funding for the project, including the flood mitigation programme and the security wall under the National Security Council (MKN), is estimated at approximately RM3 billion. "We have informed the Thai government that Malaysia has approved a location for dredging works, while simultaneously undertaking improvements to Sungai Golok, including the construction of a river wall. This is not merely a flood mitigation initiative but also a security measure for our nation. "This project will address flood mitigation comprehensively and, upon completion, is expected to significantly reduce flood incidents and the associated losses of property, assets, and livelihoods, not only for the local population but also for businesses and government infrastructure," he said at the end of his four-day working visit to Thailand today. He explained that while parts of the project are awaiting final approval from the Thai authorities, the estimated timeline for completion is three years from the commencement date. Meanwhile, Fadillah said Tenaga Nasional Berhad and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand had completed feasibility studies on a plan to upgrade their existing power interconnection facilities between the two nations. He said both countries acknowledge the interconnection, commissioned in the early 2000s, is ageing and in need of an upgrade. "As Malaysia and Thailand continue to integrate more renewable energy into our grids, the reliability of our interconnection becomes even more critical. This interconnection upgrade will facilitate more efficient and secure cross-border electricity exchanges while laying the groundwork for future multilateral electricity trade under the Asean Power Grid (APG) initiative," he said. During his working visit, Fadillah also expressed his appreciation to the Thai government for its warm hospitality. "This has been a productive and successful trip, as we managed to discuss numerous government-to-government projects," he said. During his four-day working visit to Thailand, Fadillah made courtesy calls to Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong, who also serves as the Minister of Digital Economy and Society and Chair of the National Environment Board, as well as Deputy Prime Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, who also holds the Energy Minister portfolio. He also met with Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives Narumon Pinyosinwat. Fadillah attended a briefing session by Trans Thai-Malaysia in Thailand, hosted by Petronas, to gain insights into the company's strategic direction, challenges, and developments in the country. The deputy prime minister also visited a water treatment and recycling facility in Chonburi to explore best practices in green innovation and efficient resource management within the industrial sector.
The Star
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia, Thailand collaborate to improve river mouth of Sungai Golok
Illustrative photo of Sungai Golok. BANGKOK: Malaysia has undertaken extensive measures under the Cross-Border Collaboration initiative with Thailand through the Golok River Mouth Improvement Project to mitigate frequent flooding and improve the quality of life for communities along Sungai Golok. Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the river, which forms a natural border between Malaysia and Thailand, has long been prone to flooding, severely affecting local communities. "Mitigating floods at the Sungai Golok estuary necessitates a blend of engineering solutions, environmental management, and policy measures to address sedimentation, regulate water flow, and reduce flood risks,' he said. To tackle these challenges, he said the Malaysian government has implemented comprehensive initiatives as part of the Cross-Border Collaboration between Malaysia and Thailand. Fadillah, who is also the Minister for Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said this during a courtesy call on Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong at the Government House on Friday, held in conjunction with his three-day working visit to Thailand. He said the agreements between the governments of Malaysia and Thailand on the Golok River Mouth Improvement Project have been in place since 1997 through the Joint Evaluation Team (JET), the Joint Technical Working Group (JTWG), and the Joint Steering Committee (JSC). "To mitigate the impact and risks of flooding during the monsoon season, Malaysia plans to conduct dredging at the Sungai Golok estuary and construct a river dyke or groyne by the end of 2025, subject to approval of the JTWG and the Thai government,' he said. He also said both countries agreed during the 40th JTWG meeting to continue discussions in the upcoming JET and JTWG meetings, with updates to be presented at the next JSC meeting later this year. Fadillah said that Malaysia is set to complete a post-monsoon sedimentation survey by April 2025 and highlighted that the sediment levels have exceeded the Tidal Mean Sea Level (TMSL) threshold, necessitating dredging activities. He also said that Malaysia has secured funding for the additional scope of work planned. Meanwhile, Prasert, who is also the Minister of Digital Economy and Society, welcomed Malaysia's initiative and confirmed that his ministry has coordinated with Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to support project implementation. During his official visit to Thailand in April, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Construction Agreement (CA) for the Rantau Panjang-Sungai Golok Bridge Project. The project is expected to significantly enhance connectivity, trade, and relations between the two nations. In 2024, Thailand ranked as Malaysia's seventh-largest trading partner globally and third-largest within Asean, with total trade amounting to US$25.03 billion (RM114.56 billion). - Bernama
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia, Thailand strengthen flood mitigation, connectivity via Golok River project
BANGKOK: Malaysia has undertaken extensive measures under the Cross-Border Collaboration initiative with Thailand through the Golok River Mouth Improvement Project to mitigate frequent flooding and improve the quality of life for communities along Sungai Golok. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the river, which forms a natural border between Malaysia and Thailand, has long been prone to flooding, severely affecting local communities. "Mitigating floods at the Sungai Golok estuary necessitates a blend of engineering solutions, environmental management, and policy measures to address sedimentation, regulate water flow, and reduce flood risks," he said. To tackle these challenges, he said the Malaysian government has implemented comprehensive initiatives as part of the Cross-Border Collaboration between Malaysia and Thailand. Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said this during a courtesy call on Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong at the Government House on Friday, held in conjunction with his three-day working visit to Thailand. He said the agreements between the governments of Malaysia and Thailand on the Golok River Mouth Improvement Project have been in place since 1997 through the Joint Evaluation Team (JET), the Joint Technical Working Group (JTWG), and the Joint Steering Committee (JSC). "To mitigate the impact and risks of flooding during the monsoon season, Malaysia plans to conduct dredging at the Sungai Golok estuary and construct a river dyke or groyne by the end of 2025, subject to approval of the JTWG and the Thai government," he said. He also said both countries agreed during the 40th JTWG meeting to continue discussions in the upcoming JET and JTWG meetings, with updates to be presented at the next JSC meeting later this year. Fadillah said that Malaysia is set to complete a post-monsoon sedimentation survey and highlighted that the sediment levels have exceeded the Tidal Mean Sea Level (TMSL) threshold, necessitating dredging activities. He also said that Malaysia has secured funding for the additional scope of work planned. Meanwhile, Prasert, who is also the Minister of Digital Economy and Society, welcomed Malaysia's initiative and confirmed that his ministry has coordinated with Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to support project implementation. During his official visit to Thailand last month, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Construction Agreement (CA) for the Rantau Panjang–Sungai Golok Bridge Project. The project is expected to significantly enhance connectivity, trade, and relations between the two nations. In 2024, Thailand ranked as Malaysia's seventh-largest trading partner globally and third-largest within Asean, with total trade amounting to US$25.03 billion (RM114.56 billion). — BERNAMA
Barnama
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia, Thailand Collaborate To Improve Golok River Mouth
By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock BANGKOK, May 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has undertaken extensive measures under the Cross-Border Collaboration initiative with Thailand through the Golok River Mouth Improvement Project to mitigate frequent flooding and improve the quality of life for communities along Sungai Golok. Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the river, which forms a natural border between Malaysia and Thailand, has long been prone to flooding, severely affecting local communities. bootstrap slideshow 'Mitigating floods at the Sungai Golok estuary necessitates a blend of engineering solutions, environmental management, and policy measures to address sedimentation, regulate water flow, and reduce flood risks,' he said. To tackle these challenges, he said the Malaysian government has implemented comprehensive initiatives as part of the Cross-Border Collaboration between Malaysia and Thailand. Fadillah, who is also the Minister for Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said this during a courtesy call on Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong at the Government House on Friday, held in conjunction with his three-day working visit to Thailand. He said the agreements between the governments of Malaysia and Thailand on the Golok River Mouth Improvement Project have been in place since 1997 through the Joint Evaluation Team (JET), the Joint Technical Working Group (JTWG), and the Joint Steering Committee (JSC). 'To mitigate the impact and risks of flooding during the monsoon season, Malaysia plans to conduct dredging at the Sungai Golok estuary and construct a river dyke or groyne by the end of 2025, subject to approval of the JTWG and the Thai government,' he said. He also said both countries agreed during the 40th JTWG meeting to continue discussions in the upcoming JET and JTWG meetings, with updates to be presented at the next JSC meeting later this year.
