79 long houses in Krian will enjoy the lighting of solar lamps

SARATOK, 1 Oct: A total of 248 units of solar lamps will be installed in 79 long houses, two churches and a school in the Krian State Assembly (DUN) area under RM1.7 million project.

Member of the Krian State Legislative Assembly (ADUN), Friday Belik, said the appointed contractors should expedite installation work so that the facility can be used by residents within the stipulated period.

At the same time, he reminded contractors to ensure that the quality of goods and installation work meets the established standards as well as in accordance with the allocations made by the government.

"We expect contractors selected through the tender process to accelerate the installation of these solar lamps for the benefit of long-term homes and project recipients.

"At the same time, we expect the quality of goods supplied and the work done to be satisfactory and give the best value to each financial allocation made", he said.

He said this when meeting with TVS after the Consignment Meeting of Project Site Supply and Installation Solar Lights for DUN Krian's Concrete Division Development Agency (BDDA) at Dayak Saratok Hall, here today.

The Phase Two project involves 248 solar light units to be installed in 79 long houses, two churches and a school as part of an effort to improve basic amenities in rural areas.

The facility is expected to improve lighting in the settlement area, thus providing more comfort and assisting with safety aspects of the population, especially at night.

The head of Krangan House, Entinggi, said the installation of solar lights also provides alternatives to residents in case of power disruption.

He said the facility could reduce reliance on electricity supply from the main grid, as well as ensure that long house areas remain illuminated in case of power outages.

"Another advantage of this solar lamp is that it provides continuous illumination to long-term homes and reduces dependence on the main electrical grid.

"Sometimes there is a disruption of electricity supply and with solar lights, the problem can be reduced", he said.

Meanwhile, the Head of Mapar Asal House, Garan, said that better lighting also improves the level of safety of the population, especially at night.

He said long, previously dark areas of the house would be easier to monitor, thereby helping detect suspicious movements and reducing the risk of unwanted events.

"The safety of long homes will be improved as lighted areas become easier to monitor.

"If an individual tries to do something wrong or steal, we can see their movement more easily because the area where the lights are installed is no longer dark", he said.