08-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
RM36 million needed to address 20 high-risk slopes, says Nanta
PUTRAJAYA: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that more than RM36 million is needed urgently to address 20 high-risk slopes across the country.
"It is challenging to allocate such a sum, but to ensure that slopes do not endanger lives and property, we will address the issue," he said at a press conference held during the National Slope Symposium 2025 today.
Most of the high-risk areas are located along the East-West highway, although other areas across the country are also affected.
"Overall, there are 2,000 slopes, but only 20 are classified as high-risk and prioritised," he said.
Work to address these high-risk slopes is expected to commence this year.
Nanta said the government had allocated over RM563 million under the 2024 Budget for slope mitigation, but noted that the amount was insufficient.
"Although we are truly grateful... we still need more than that," he said.
Speaking on the National Slope Master Plan 2025–2030 launched at the event, Nanta said it serves as a strategic framework to guide slope management and ensure public safety while maintaining fiscal efficiency.
"That is why we need a master plan - to guide our actions and planning," he added.
The symposium was also attended by Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan and featured local and international presenters.
Under the 2025 Budget, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that over RM250 million was allocated for slope repairs nationwide.
