Proud moment for Kampung Banggol Cempedak

Kampung Banggol Cempedak in Serada, near here, created history when it was selected as the first Madani Adopted Village in Terengganu.

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said the village located on the banks of Sungai Terengganu was chosen because it has unique natural and artistic heritage tourism attractions.

He said that although the population is not big, there are various water recreation activities, culture, arts and downstream products produced by small and medium industries that are unique.

Mohd Zuki said with the recognition, Kampung Banggol Cempedak will receive an allocation of Rm2.5mil aimed at developing and upgrading the basic facilities in the village, Bernama reported.

“We hope that the Madani Adopted Village initiative and the allocated funds will be able to develop this village to support efforts to boost the local community’s economy,” said Mohd Zuki, who also presented donations of school supplies to 142 students from around Kuala Terengganu.

Madani Adopted Village is a programme under the Madani Community Fund (DKM) which aims to help rural communities start their own economic projects.

A total of Rm1bil is allocated by the government for the implementation of DKM which gives the community the opportunity to decide for themselves the economic projects they want to develop.

Meanwhile, the representative of Kampung Banggol Cempedak villagers, Che Muni Mohd Nor, 50, said the recognition is expected to attract more visitors, thereby improving the economic status of the residents.