Public Works Department Implements 559 Projects for Home Ministry
Overview of Ongoing and Completed Projects
The Public Works Department (JKR) is currently implementing or has completed 559 projects for the Home Ministry (KDN), with a total value of RM5.635 billion as of November this year. This significant investment aims to enhance the security and operational efficiency of various institutions under the Home Ministry’s purview.
Breakdown of Projects
Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan revealed that 39 of these projects, worth RM2.331 billion, are in the pre-construction phase. Meanwhile, 41 projects valued at RM3.023 billion are in the construction phase, and 479 projects involve maintenance, recovery plans, renovations, and asset upgrades (PPUN) at a cost of RM280.784 million.
Integrated Electronic Security System (SKEB) Projects
Ahmad Maslan shared that RM218.88 million was allocated for the development of 18 SKEB projects nationwide, including in the Simpang Renggam Prison, Muar Moral Rehabilitation Centre (PPA), Seremban Prison, and Jelebu Drug Rehabilitation Institution, Negeri Sembilan, Alor Setar Prison, Sungai Petani Prison in Kedah, Penang Prison and Taiping Prison in Perak, among others.
SKEB Project Outcomes
Nine of these projects have been completed, including those at the Simpang Renggam Prison and Muar Moral Rehabilitation Centre (PPA), with the remaining nine expected to be completed by May next year. The SKEB projects at the Simpang Renggam Prison and PPA Muar were developed at a cost of RM23.122 million, commencing on March 4, 2022. The Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC) was issued on October 21 this year, as scheduled, following comprehensive system testing.
SKEB Technology
The implementation of SKEB technology is a critical initiative aimed at strengthening surveillance, security, and operational response within high-risk prison institutions, targeting zero incidents of escaping and other untoward incidents. The project scope includes the installation of a comprehensive closed-circuit television (CCTV) system with wider coverage, an Electronic Access Control System, an IP Security Intercom System, an Integrated Security Management System (ISMS), low-voltage electrical installations, and civil engineering works.
CCTV Installation
To enhance security at the Simpang Renggam Prison, categorised as a maximum-security facility, 758 CCTVs of various types, including dome, bullet, corner-mount, panoramic, and pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras, have been installed. Meanwhile, the Muar PPA has been equipped with 106 CCTVs of various types.
Conclusion
The Public Works Department’s commitment to implementing and completing these projects demonstrates its dedication to enhancing the security and efficiency of institutions under the Home Ministry’s purview. The SKEB projects are a testament to the department’s ability to deliver critical initiatives aimed at preventing incidents and ensuring the safety of individuals in these institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the total value of the projects implemented or completed by the Public Works Department for the Home Ministry?
A: RM5.635 billion
Q: How many projects are in the pre-construction phase?
A: 39 projects, worth RM2.331 billion
Q: How many projects are in the construction phase?
A: 41 projects, worth RM3.023 billion
Q: What is the scope of the SKEB projects?
A: The SKEB projects include the installation of a comprehensive closed-circuit television (CCTV) system with wider coverage, an Electronic Access Control System, an IP Security Intercom System, an Integrated Security Management System (ISMS), low-voltage electrical installations, and civil engineering works.