PUTRAJAYA, June 10, 2026 — Federal Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir has called on Kedah Chief Minister Dato’ Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to shift focus from personal attacks to immediate intervention in the delayed LRA Bukit Selambau water treatment plant project, warning that it risks becoming another abandoned initiative like the Sungai Limau plant. https://x.com/akmalnasir/status/2064288999150387493?s=20
In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) late Tuesday, Akmal Nasir referenced his recent update on the fully abandoned Sungai Limau LRA project, which the federal government has since taken over. He noted that the Bukit Selambau project — still under state administration but funded federally — is already showing serious signs of potential abandonment.
“Kalau beliau sudi laksanakan cadangan ini, sebenarnya manfaat itu juga untuk rakyat Kedah,” Akmal said. He urged the chief minister to act swiftly on Bukit Selambau, which is reportedly around 51% complete and facing significant delays, to prevent further cost overruns that would require federal approval for additional funding.
The minister added that proactive intervention now would make things easier for everyone involved and directly benefit Kedah residents struggling with chronic water supply issues. He invited Sanusi to focus on solving problems rather than exchanging insults.
Akmal announced he would elaborate on the matter during his upcoming “Minister Question Tonight” (MQT) podcast on Thursday at 9:00 PM.
The Sungai Limau and Bukit Selambau projects have been longstanding pain points in Kedah’s water infrastructure. The federal government recently confirmed it would assume control of the Sungai Limau project and allocate additional funds (including RM50 million reported earlier) to revive it.
Bukit Selambau, intended to upgrade water treatment capacity in the Sungai Petani area, has faced repeated delays, with opposition parties and critics accusing the state government of poor oversight. As of recent reports, progress remains stuck at roughly half completion.
This latest exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the federal government and the Kedah state administration over water infrastructure development, a critical issue in a state that has repeatedly faced water shortages.
Akmal’s message ends on a conciliatory note: “Daripada kurniakan macam-macam gelaran kepada saya, lebih baik kita selesaikan masalah rakyat kan?” (Instead of giving me all sorts of labels, it’s better for us to solve the people’s problems, right?)
The post has garnered hundreds of views and mixed reactions, with some users supporting the call for action and others defending the state government’s position.
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