SHAH ALAM – Caretaker Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has been urged to disclose the latest progress of 55 state development projects that had yet to begin before seeking a fresh mandate in the state election.
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy secretary-general G Sivamalar said the public deserved an update on the projects after almost 17 months, including how many had been completed, remained delayed or had yet to commence.
She said Ab Rauf should make the implementation records publicly available to allow voters to assess the state administration based on tangible achievements rather than development announcements.
“On June 10, 2025, the Chief Minister announced that out of a total of 241 state development projects, 86 had been completed, 100 were being implemented, while 55 had yet to begin.
“This means that almost one in four state development projects had not started when the announcement was made,” she said in a statement on Nov 2.
Sivamalar also raised concerns over the state's development expenditure, saying only RM19.52 million, or 22.18 per cent of the total RM88 million allocation, had been spent as of May 31, 2025.
She said the figures reflected the situation in 2025 and called for an updated account of the projects' actual progress.
“Have all 55 projects now started? How many have been completed? How many remain delayed?” she asked.
Sivamalar said the outstanding projects could involve public amenities, infrastructure and other development needs important to local communities.
She stressed that delays could affect residents waiting for the promised facilities, adding that the public wanted to see actual improvements rather than figures presented in official reports.
While acknowledging that development projects could face challenges involving procurement, technical approvals, land matters, contractors and delays in funding disbursements, she said such constraints should not become prolonged excuses without clear explanations or solutions.
“As Chief Minister, Ab Rauf is responsible for ensuring effective coordination between agencies and that every implementation obstacle is addressed proactively,” she said.
Sivamalar urged the Melaka state government to publish a comprehensive list of the 55 projects, detailing their locations, allocation values, implementing agencies, original timelines, latest progress and expected completion dates.
She also called for clarification on approved allocations, funds already disbursed and actual expenditure to enable the public to assess the administration's performance based on facts.
“If the projects have been completed, show the results to the people. If they are still delayed, explain the reasons and present a plan to resolve them.
“This is not merely about finding fault. It is about accountability in managing public funds and ensuring that every development allocation is translated into tangible results,” she said.