RM264 mln water supply project to benefit over 50 longhouses

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TANJUNG MANIS: Over 50 longhouses along the Tanjung Manis-Sibu road are poised to benefit from a new water supply project funded with an allocation of RM264 million.

Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS) and Semop assemblyman Datuk Abdullah Saidol said this initiative will provide water access to the longhouses stretching from Sibu to Bawang Assan up to Simpang Ketam, which currently lack reliable water supply.

“This project has been approved by the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. This effort aims to address the water supply challenges faced by rural communities.

“Following the implementation of this project, we expect all the longhouses along the Sibu-Tanjung Manis road to receive a stable water supply,” he said.

He said this during the Gawai Day 2024 celebration at Rumah Peter Minggat recently.

Abdullah further said there are plans for constructing a road from Mupong Muara, Mupong Ulin, to Kampung Sebenak, connecting through Sungai Kilas to the Sibu-Tanjung Manis road.

“This RM56 million project is currently in the site acquisition phase and is expected to begin by mid-next year,” he said.

Meanwhile, Tanjong Manis MP Ir Yusuf Abd Wahab emphasised the commitment of local representatives to addressing the needs of the rural population.

“Under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) administration, led by the Sarawak Premier, many initiatives, including the Rural Transformation Projects (RTP), have focused on developing the interior areas,” he added.

Yusuf further explained that ongoing infrastructure projects, particularly road developments, will significantly aid farmers and fishermen in marketing their produce more efficiently.

Earlier, the Gawai celebration t marked the conclusion of the Gawai Tour for Semop constituency.