The Kelantan state government has proposed a major project to build a safety wall and flood protection along the Malaysia-Thailand border at Sungai Golok.
This plan is estimated to cost almost RM450 million, mainly for land acquisition in the affected areas.
Kelantan Menteri Besar, Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud, emphasized the importance of this wall for the state's economy.
The wall will combat smuggling activities and reduce the issue of flooding in the Sungai Golok region, which stretches 99 kilometers.
During the dialogue session under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) in Kota Darulnaim, he emphasized the relevance of this project for the development of the state.
The wall is expected to act as a safety measure and buffer against floods that haunt the residents.
The Federal Government through the National Security Council (MKN) will evaluate the proposal, according to Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, the final decision will be made at the MKN level.
This project, if approved, could transform the region, providing much-needed protection and fostering economic growth, while ensuring a more secure border.
