The government will soon allow people to apply for a small budget to fix potholes and clogged drains – Rafizi Ramli

If you ever wanted to fix a hole in the road alone but you are not willing to spend your own money to do so, the government will soon be able to help fund it. According to a report by MalaysiakiniThe economy ministry plans to introduce a new system that will allow the public to apply for allocations for small projects.

Economic Affairs Minister Rafizi Ramli said the system would help speed up the processing of problems such as repairs. clogged drain or potholes in the road. “The federal government is making changes to democratize small allocations for rakyat. All this time, as an elected representative, I had to do all sorts of things like fixing sewers, etc,” said Rafizi.

He added: “We are planning so that in the future, anyone can apply for allocations for rakyat projects directly to the ministry and without having to go through all levels (of the executive branch). main)”.

Set to launch sometime mid to late June, anyone from members of the public to county offices as well as state agencies can directly request the allotment through the system. upcoming. Rafizi pointed out that there is currently too much bureaucracy when approving allocations, which can take up to three years.

“This (new system) is seen as win-win. We are open to equal opportunity for all states and for everyone (to apply for an allotment),” he said, adding that certain conditions must be met before an allocation can be made. awarded.