Talks on Golok river mouth widening project to be finalised in a month

 Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has held two rounds of discussions with Bangkok to expedite its implementation.

Widening and deepening the Golok river mouth is among key measures to mitigate floods frequently affecting Kelantan and southern Thailand. (Bernama pic)

KOTA BHARU:

Malaysia and Thailand are expected to finalise negotiations on the Golok river mouth widening project within a month to reduce flood risks in Kelantan and southern Thailand.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he has held two rounds of talks with the Thai government, including with his counterpart, Anutin Charnvirakul, to expedite the project’s implementation.

Anwar said widening and deepening the river mouth was among the key measures to mitigate the impact of floods affecting areas in both countries.

“I hope to resume negotiations within this month to finalise the matter. There has already been progress between the Malaysian and Thai governments,” he said when launching the Kelantan State Entrepreneur Revival Scheme here today.

Also present was Kelantan menteri besar Nassuruddin Daud. - FMT