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Malaysia's government has committed to upgrading or establishing health clinics across all 628 Orang Asli villages by 2035, addressing longstanding healthcare gaps in indigenous communities through coordinated efforts between health and development authorities.
Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Bahru is advancing seven development projects valued at RM1.139 billion, including electrical upgrades, a new day care centre, specialist clinic complex, and three additional operating rooms.
A RM11.5 million infrastructure project will nearly double the Merbau Chondong Water Treatment Plant's capacity in Kelantan, providing more reliable water supply to 34,000 account holders in Machang, Pasir Puteh, and southern Kota Bharu beginning September.
The federal government has disbursed RM1.2 billion in land compensation for the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway Phase 1 Project, with Sarawak receiving RM737 million, as the massive infrastructure initiative faces significant cost escalation.