Six Madani recreational parks across Penang are set for completion by the end of 2026, backed by a RM2.5 million allocation from the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT).
State Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye said three projects under the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) have already commenced construction.
These include Jalan Cheeseman Neighbourhood Park in Jelutong (RM412,580, 16 April to 15 October), Jalan Kampung Bukit Neighbourhood Park in Bayan Lepas (RM320,320, 5 June to 4 November), and Lengkok Merbah 3 Neighbourhood Park in Bayan Lepas (RM381,100.50, 5 June to 4 November).
Three more projects under the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) are in the document opening stage after completing the quotation process. Site work is expected to begin in the third week of July, with an estimated RM500,000 allocated per project.
The MBSP parks are located at Lorong Pauh 2 in Taman Pauh, Jalan Kelisa Emas 4 in Taman Kelisa, and Lorong Belatuk 3 in Taman Belatuk, Nibong Tebal.
All six parks are designed with an inclusive concept. Planned facilities include disability-friendly benches and pathways, children’s playground equipment, senior-friendly seating, outdoor gyms, lighting systems and CCTV cameras.
H’ng said the locations were selected through engagement sessions with elected representatives, councillors and Village Community Management Councils (MPKK) to ensure community needs are met.
“The construction and upgrading of these recreational parks not only provide more comfortable and safer spaces for leisure activities, but also help strengthen social interaction, community wellbeing, and the quality of life of residents, especially in high-density areas,” he said.
The initiative is part of KPKT’s Madani recreational park programme, launched in 2024, which has exceeded its annual target of building 100 parks nationwide.
Source: Bernama/Malay Mail
