Kuala Nerus coastal erosion project delayed 144 days, says AG Report

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Nerus Coastal Erosion Control Project in Terengganu was delayed by 15.7 per cent, or 144 days, due to a shortage of machinery and delays in obtaining Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval.

Auditor General Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi in the AG Report 2/2026 tabled in Parliament today said there was also no construction activity at Breakwaters No. 1, 2, 3 and 9.

She said the delay in obtaining EIA approval affected the beach nourishment component of the project.

"The audit found weaknesses in the implementation of the Kuala Nerus Coastal Erosion Control Project, with a delay of 15.7 per cent, or 144 days, due to a shortage of machinery and the absence of construction activities at Breakwaters No. 1, 2, 3 and 9, as well as delays by the contractor in obtaining EIA approval for the beach nourishment scope," she said in a statement

Wan Suraya said coordination between the Public Works Department and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage should be strengthened to ensure Breakwaters No. 7 and 8 were completed promptly before the Northeast Monsoon.

"This is to prevent the collapse of roads that have already been repaired," she said.

Meanwhile, the audit found that the nationwide Coastal Conservation Programme had achieved its objectives based on 10 completed projects.

The programme had helped protect vulnerable coastal areas from erosion, reduce the risk of coastal flooding and provide navigational channels.

The Auditor General's Report 2/2026 comprises 15 documents covering government finances and activities.