Johor Seeks Federal Funds For Housing, Flood Mitigation, Waste Management Projects

JOHOR BAHRU, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government has submitted funding applications to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) for several key projects involving public housing, flood mitigation, and modern solid waste management.

State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said the requests were presented during an official meeting with KPKT secretary-general Datuk Wira M Noor Azman Taib in Putrajaya today.

The top priority, he said, was securing funds for the phased rejuvenation of the Taman Ungku Tun Aminah (TUTA) flats, which are in need of long-term maintenance and upgrades.

“This initiative is vital to ensure that older low-cost housing remains safe, comfortable, and habitable for residents,” he said in a Facebook post.

Mohd Jafni added that Johor is also seeking approval to develop 1,000 housing units under the Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB) programme, with the state government committing RM20,000 per unit as part of a cost-sharing initiative to help more people own homes.

He said a special request was also made for funds to address flood-prone areas identified as high-risk zones across the state. He urged KPKT to approve phased interventions ahead of the monsoon season to protect vulnerable communities.

Another proposal focused on the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) project in Bukit Payong, which is expected to become a major driver of sustainable solid waste management in Johor by incorporating green technology.

“All these proposals are part of a clear and focused effort to improve the quality of life for Johoreans and strengthen the state’s infrastructure.

“These initiatives align with the broader vision of Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi under the ‘MAJU JOHOR’ agenda — to build a modern, resilient state that puts the people first in every policy and implementation,” he added.

--BERNAMA