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Kelantan to benefit from five major development projects

Kelantan welcomes the five key development projects in the state announced by Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali on 7 March, 2019, which are expected to help improve the economy of the local community.

The approved projects include the Palekbang Bridge and construction of a 150-kilometre stretch of the East Coast Highway 3 (LPT3) from Gemuroh (Terengganu) to Tumpat (Kelantan), as reported by the Malay Mail.

Others include the extension and upgrading works of the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Pengkalan Chepa, a connecting road between Pasir Puteh, Machang and Jeli, and the construction of a 123-kilometre Central Spine Road (CSR).

State Works, Infrastructure and Utility Committee chairman Datuk Azami Mohd Nor said the announcement of the project would provide many benefits to the people of Kelantan and boost the economy.

“As we know many projects previously were delayed due to many obstacles, and the Federal Government’s intention with the announced approval of these five projects would definitely delight the peoplem” he said.

For example, the Palekbang Bridge project, which will connect Tumpat to Kota Bharu, will help ease congestion for those who commute daily between both districts. — Construction+ Online