PETRA Hands Over Phase 2 Drainage Upgrade Project To Tackle Melaka Flash Floods

ALOR GAJAH, April 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has handed over a RM10.351 million drainage system upgrading project to the Melaka government in an effort to address flash flood issues in the Melaka Historic City area.

PETRA, in a statement today, said the Phase 2 (Package 2A) project was fully completed on March 19 and involved three main locations under the administration of the Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB).

The areas involved are Kampung Enam and Kampung Tujuh; Jalan Tamby Abdullah to Jalan Parameswara; as well as Taman Merak Mas to Kampung Tebing Tinggi, Bukit Katil.

“The implementation of this project aims to resolve the frequent flash floods in these areas, while improving the efficiency of the drainage system and the well-being of local residents,” the ministry said.

It added that the project scope includes the construction of a pump house as well as related works, including civil works, building structures, mechanical and electrical works, and local automation.

The project handover was held today in conjunction with the opening of the national-level World Water Day 2026 celebration, officiated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, and attended by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh at Pantai Tanjung Bidara, Masjid Tanah.

Meanwhile, PETRA said the federal government has approved 21 water-related projects in Melaka with a total cost of RM3.1 billion under the 12th and 13th Malaysia Plans.

“For the First Rolling Plan (RP1) 2026, the allocated ceiling is RM274 million,” it said.

Meanwhile, themed ‘Air Milik Semua’ (Water for All), the two-day National-level World Water Day 2026  celebration, which began yesterday, has attracted more than 5,000 visitors.

The ministry said that the event serves as an important platform to raise awareness on the importance of sustainable water resource management, in line with the Malaysia MADANI aspirations.

“Public awareness of the importance of water is crucial as a catalyst for collective action to ensure the sustainability of the nation’s clean water resources for present and future generations,” it said.

-- BERNAMA