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Barnama
20-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Eight Flood Mitigation Projects In Johor Being Implemented
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 20 (Bernama) -- Eight of the 11 High Priority Flood Mitigation (TBBT) projects in the state are in the implementation phase involving six districts, namely Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat, Muar, Tangkak and Johor Bahru. Johor State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the remaining three TBBT projects are currently in the pre-implementation stage, with design negotiations and technical studies underway. "Among the TBBT projects that are currently underway is the Sungai Muar Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) Phase 3, Package 1 in Segamat, by upgrading the Muar River between the confluence of Sungai Jementah to Sungai Labis worth RM461 million," he said at the Johor State Legislative Assembly sitting in Kota Iskandar here today. He was replying to Datuk Jefridin Atan (BN-Kukup), Anuar Abd Manap (BN-Pemanis) and Marina Ibrahim (PH-Skudai) on the latest status of TBBT projects, the approved flood mitigation plan and the progress of flood hotspot solutions in Johor. He said other TBBT projects currently being implemented are RTB Sungai Muar Phase 3, Package 2 in Segamat to increase the capacity of Sungai Labis, Sungai Jementah and its branches worth RM70.95 million and RTB Bandar Batu Pahat worth RM187.17 million. 'Meanwhile, the two TBBT projects in Kota Tinggi are RTB Sungai Johor Phase 1, Package 1 in Kota Tinggi which includes the construction of a flood reservoir and upgrading works of Sungai Johor worth RM376 million and RTB Sungai Johor Phase 1, Package 2 to improve Sungai Johor and its branches worth RM74.2 million,' he said. The Bukit Pasir assemblyman also said that the TBBT project in progress also involves a project to strengthen the Semberong flood mitigation dam structure in Batu Pahat at a cost of RM33 million and is expected to be completed in July 2028. He added that for the Tangkak district, the project is to complete work on the Sungai Kesang Basin RTB project worth RM24.8 million, which began in August 2023 and is expected to be completed in August next year, while the TBBT project that is also expected to be completed next year is the Sungai Pemandi RTB in Kota Tinggi, which involves a cost of RM29.73 million. 'Meanwhile, for the three projects in the pre-implementation stage, the Sungai Muar Phase II RTB project in Muar/Tangkak, worth RM331 million, is expected to begin design negotiations in June 2025, and the Sungai Batu Pahat (Seri Medan) RTB, worth RM56.7 million, is expected to begin in July 2025.
The Star
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Eight flood mitigation projects in Johor being implemented, says exco member
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Eight of the 11 High Priority Flood Mitigation (TBBT) projects in the state are in the implementation phase involving six districts, namely Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat, Muar, Tangkak and Johor Baru. Johor State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the remaining three TBBT projects are currently in the pre-implementation stage, with design negotiations and technical studies underway. "Among the TBBT projects that are currently underway is the Sungai Muar Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) Phase 3, Package 1 in Segamat, by upgrading the Muar River between the confluence of Sungai Jementah to Sungai Labis worth RM461mil," he said at the Johor State Legislative Assembly sitting in Kota Iskandar here on Tuesday (May 20). He was replying to Datuk Jefridin Atan (BN-Kukup), Anuar Abd Manap (BN-Pemanis) and Marina Ibrahim (PH-Skudai) on the latest status of TBBT projects, the approved flood mitigation plan and the progress of flood hotspot solutions in Johor. He said other TBBT projects currently being implemented are RTB Sungai Muar Phase 3, Package 2 in Segamat to increase the capacity of Sungai Labis, Sungai Jementah and its branches worth RM70.95mil and RTB Bandar Batu Pahat worth RM187.17mil. "Meanwhile, the two TBBT projects in Kota Tinggi are RTB Sungai Johor Phase 1, Package 1 in Kota Tinggi which includes the construction of a flood reservoir and upgrading works of Sungai Johor worth RM376mil and RTB Sungai Johor Phase 1, Package 2 to improve Sungai Johor and its branches worth RM74.2mil,' he said. The Bukit Pasir assemblyman also said that the TBBT project in progress also involves a project to strengthen the Semberong flood mitigation dam structure in Batu Pahat at a cost of RM33mil and is expected to be completed in July 2028. He added that for the Tangkak district, the project is to complete work on the Sungai Kesang Basin RTB project worth RM24.8mil, which began in August 2023 and is expected to be completed in August next year, while the TBBT project that is also expected to be completed next year is the Sungai Pemandi RTB in Kota Tinggi, which involves a cost of RM29.73mil. "Meanwhile, for the three projects in the pre-implementation stage, the Sungai Muar Phase II RTB project in Muar/Tangkak, worth RM331mil, is expected to begin design negotiations in June 2025, and the Sungai Batu Pahat (Seri Medan) RTB, worth RM56.7mil, is expected to begin in July 2025. "Also in pre-implementation is the development study for the Sungai Skudai Basin in Johor Bahru, worth RM9mil, with a 12-month technical design process expected to begin in October 2026. According to Mohamad Fazli, the state government is also taking proactive steps by approving nine flood mitigation plan projects involving Tangkak, Pontian, Kulai, Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Kluang, Batu Pahat, Mersing and Johor Bahru districts worth RM15.53mil. In addition, he said, the state government is also planning to apply for allocations to implement flood prevention works. According to him, the application to the federal government, through the 13 Malaysia Plan (13MP) is worth RM 2.23bil and the application through the state government is worth RM60.38mil. "As for the flood hotspot project, there are seven projects in implementation, especially in the Johor Baru city area, worth RM142.7mil. "In conclusion, as a comprehensive solution to address flooding in high-risk areas, the federal government through the 5th Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan has approved the implementation of the Sungai Skudai Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB) at a cost of RM99mil,' he said. He said this covers all risky areas in the Sungai Skudai basin, including Kg Poh Chi Lin, Kg Sepakat Baru, Kg Laut and Kg Syahbandar. "Currently, the project is at the consultant appointment stage and physical works are expected to begin in 2027,' he said. - Bernama
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Eight flood mitigation projects in Johor being implemented
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Eight of the 11 High Priority Flood Mitigation (TBBT) projects in the state are in the implementation phase involving six districts, namely Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat, Muar, Tangkak and Johor Bahru. Johor State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the remaining three TBBT projects are currently in the pre-implementation stage, with design negotiations and technical studies underway. 'Among the TBBT projects that are currently underway is the Sungai Muar Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) Phase 3, Package 1 in Segamat, by upgrading the Muar River between the confluence of Sungai Jementah to Sungai Labis worth RM461 million,' he said at the Johor State Legislative Assembly sitting in Kota Iskandar here today. He was replying to Datuk Jefridin Atan (BN-Kukup), Anuar Abd Manap (BN-Pemanis) and Marina Ibrahim (PH-Skudai) on the latest status of TBBT projects, the approved flood mitigation plan and the progress of flood hotspot solutions in Johor. He said other TBBT projects currently being implemented are RTB Sungai Muar Phase 3, Package 2 in Segamat to increase the capacity of Sungai Labis, Sungai Jementah and its branches worth RM70.95 million and RTB Bandar Batu Pahat worth RM187.17 million. 'Meanwhile, the two TBBT projects in Kota Tinggi are RTB Sungai Johor Phase 1, Package 1 in Kota Tinggi which includes the construction of a flood reservoir and upgrading works of Sungai Johor worth RM376 million and RTB Sungai Johor Phase 1, Package 2 to improve Sungai Johor and its branches worth RM74.2 million,' he said. The Bukit Pasir assemblyman also said that the TBBT project in progress also involves a project to strengthen the Semberong flood mitigation dam structure in Batu Pahat at a cost of RM33 million and is expected to be completed in July 2028. He added that for the Tangkak district, the project is to complete work on the Sungai Kesang Basin RTB project worth RM24.8 million, which began in August 2023 and is expected to be completed in August next year, while the TBBT project that is also expected to be completed next year is the Sungai Pemandi RTB in Kota Tinggi, which involves a cost of RM29.73 million. 'Meanwhile, for the three projects in the pre-implementation stage, the Sungai Muar Phase II RTB project in Muar/Tangkak, worth RM331 million, is expected to begin design negotiations in June 2025, and the Sungai Batu Pahat (Seri Medan) RTB, worth RM56.7 million, is expected to begin in July 2025. 'Also in pre-implementation is the development study for the Sungai Skudai Basin in Johor Bahru, worth RM9 million, with a 12-month technical design process expected to begin in October 2026. According to Mohamad Fazli, the state government is also taking proactive steps by approving nine flood mitigation plan projects involving Tangkak, Pontian, Kulai, Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Kluang, Batu Pahat, Mersing and Johor Bahru districts worth RM15.53 million. In addition, he said, the state government is also planning to apply for allocations to implement flood prevention works. According to him, the application to the federal government, through the 13 Malaysia Plan (13MP) is worth RM 2.23 billion and the application through the state government is worth RM60.38 million. 'As for the flood hotspot project, there are seven projects in implementation, especially in the Johor Bahru city area, worth RM142.7 million. 'In conclusion, as a comprehensive solution to address flooding in high-risk areas, the federal government through the 5th Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan has approved the implementation of the Sungai Skudai Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB) at a cost of RM99 million,' he said. He said this covers all risky areas in the Sungai Skudai basin, including Kg Poh Chi Lin, Kg Sepakat Baru, Kg Laut and Kg Syahbandar. 'Currently, the project is at the consultant appointment stage and physical works are expected to begin in 2027,' he said.
New Straits Times
22-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Over 3,000 new CCTV cams for Greater JB in digital infrastructure push
JOHOR BARU: Greater Johor Baru is set to become one of the most closely monitored urban zones in the country, as the state embarks on an initiative to install more than 3,000 additional closed-circuit television cameras across the region under a state-federal collaboration. The ambitious move, embedded in a newly signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Johor government and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is part of a broader strategy to fortify the state's digital infrastructure, sharpen traffic monitoring systems, and tighten crime surveillance. Johor Works, Transportation, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the upgraded CCTV network would significantly enhance both public safety and digital capability within Greater JB. At present, 1,251 units are operational, with the upcoming expansion aimed at covering blind spots and high-risk zones, especially in urban and industrial areas. The scale of deployment is expected to be unprecedented, with Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) earmarked for up to 3,000 units alone, while Iskandar Puteri and Kulai will see hundreds more. Pasir Gudang, meanwhile, is under technical review before its rollout figures are finalised. The MoU signing ceremony at Menara MBJB yesterday, was witnessed by the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultab Ibrahim, and Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. The document was exchanged between State Secretary Tan Sri Dr Azmi Rohani and MCMC executive chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din. Beyond surveillance, the collaboration also targets wider internet access and digital literacy. The state has already identified 1,169 industrial 'hotspot' locations within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) for digital upgrades, focusing on boosting connectivity from 4G to 5G. Johor Baru's 4G coverage currently stands at a near-total 99.99 per cent, with 5G availability already reaching 94.8 per cent in the capital and 93.7 per cent in Kulai. Fazli said the MoU represents more than a technological milestone; it is a statement of intent. Johor is determined to shift its local governments under the Greater JB umbrella up from tier 2 in the national Smart City and Safe City index, targeting tier 1 status within two years. Greater JB, which encompasses Johor Baru, Iskandar Puteri, Pasir Gudang and Kulai, is envisioned as a united growth engine, - a confluence of economic development, intelligent infrastructure and urban safety.
Malay Mail
22-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Johor, MCMC ink RM300m deal to boost 5G, expand Internet access and improve cybersecurity
JOHOR BARU, April 22 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Johor government to strengthen infrastructure, expand Internet network coverage and enhance public awareness of cybersecurity and digital literacy. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said RM300 million in funding has been allocated over two years to ensure the successful implementation of the initiatives under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today. He said among the planned initiatives is the expansion of 5G network coverage, particularly in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). 'Starting now, this strategic cooperation will be carried out, and insya-Allah, within two years, the state government and MCMC will develop specific programmes supported by an estimated RM300 million. 'This will involve several phases, with the first focusing on expanding Internet coverage. We want to ensure that areas like the JS-SEZ have sufficient Internet coverage and can fully benefit from 5G technology,' he told a press conference after the MoU exchange ceremony between the Johor government and MCMC here yesterday. Earlier, the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, graced the ceremony. Also present were Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh and MCMC executive chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din. Meanwhile, Fahmi said the collaboration would also involve improving mobile communication coverage to encourage the adoption of smart technology applications and artificial intelligence (AI) by government agencies, private sector and the public across Johor. He said the enhancement of 5G coverage, especially in major cities and high-impact areas such as data centres, is crucial to support and drive economic and digital transformation in the state. Other initiatives will include capacity-building and training programmes to increase community participation in the digital economy, as well as awareness and advocacy programmes to promote the safe use of technology, he added. Meanwhile, Mohamad Fazli said the MoU is significant, particularly in efforts to improve security features in Johor. He said this includes increasing the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras involving four local authorities, as well as efforts to upgrade network coverage from 4G to 5G across 1,169 identified industrial areas, including the JS-SEZ. 'Overall, Johor's 5G coverage currently stands at 84 per cent. Through this MoU, our focus will include the installation of CCTVs to help curb crime, traffic issues and more. It also involves enhancing 5G Internet access at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium,' he said. — Bernama
