During the 2026 Budget tabling at Dewan Rakyat today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government has allocated RM2.2 billion for the implementation of new and ongoing high-priority Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) projects. This allocation covers 43 ongoing projects as well as 12 new flood mitigation projects set to commence next year.
The 12 new flood mitigation projects include:
- RTB Sungai Mengkibol, Mukim Kluang, Kluang, Johor
- RTB Sungai Chaah, Segamat, Johor
- RTB Sungai Temin/Bata, Kubang Pasu, Kedah
- RTB Sungai Lenggeng, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
- RTB Sungai Gemencheh, Tampin, Negeri Sembilan
- RTB Sungai Jimah Phase 2, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
- RTB Sungai Si Rusa, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
- RTB Sungai Nyiur, North Seberang Perai, Penang
- RTB Sungai Trong, Larut, Matang and Selama, Perak
- RTB Sungai Buloh Phase 2, Selangor
- RTB Sungai Buaya, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu
- RTB Anak Sungai Ibai, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
On the other hand, Anwar also announced that the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) will receive an allocation of RM460 million to strengthen disaster preparedness efforts. This includes the construction of 10 toilet complexes equipped with clean water supply at Temporary Evacuation Centres. These facilities will also be made available for use by school students at any time.
Additionally, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will also be receiving RM210 million to develop an Early Warning System (EWS). The purpose of the EWS is to enhance the disaster and crisis preparedness, thus reducing risks to life and property.
(Source: Budget 2026)
