Kuala lumpur: The RM44.5 million allocation announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for 30 flood mitigation projects in Petaling Jaya and Damansara will be coordinated through the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) of the Prime Minister's Department.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Government spokesperson Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil stated that apart from the allocation, RM3 million had also been designated for the Petaling Jaya parliamentary constituency to implement Projek Mesra Rakyat (PMR) initiatives and address the needs of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), while RM1.5 million was set aside for the Subang Jaya parliamentary constituency.
Fahmi explained that the allocations for the respective parliamentary constituencies will be coordinated through the Selangor ICU and the Federal ICU. He shared these details with reporters following the Generasi Muda Suara Baharu Programme organised by Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) at the Petaling Jaya Smart Centre.
Earlier at the same programme, the Prime Minister announced that the federal and Selangor state governments had agreed to approve 30 flood mitigation projects in Petaling Jaya and Damansara, with a total allocation of RM44.5 million. Anwar emphasized that these projects are part of the government's efforts to address areas identified as flood hotspots in the regions.
In another development, Fahmi revealed that PKR welcomed 3,075 new members today, with the majority being from Generation Z (Gen Z) who joined through AMK. He mentioned that this development reflects continued support for the party among the younger generation, enhancing its confidence to expand outreach efforts targeting this demographic.
In this context, Fahmi announced that PKR would organize the nationwide Jelajah AMK Gen Z programme to attract more young individuals to join the party's reformasi struggle. He clarified that the tour is not intended as preparation for state elections or the General Election but is a regular party initiative bolstered by the encouraging response from new members. Fahmi noted that the overwhelming turnout at the recent event makes it an extraordinary occasion, serving as a starting point for expanding the tour nationwide.