Road linking nine Mupong Tengah longhouses completed, phase two upgrade planned

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By DayakDaily Team

BINTANGOR, June 26: The construction of a road linking nine longhouses in the Mupong Tengah area has been completed at a cost of RM400,000, significantly improving connectivity and accessibility for local residents.

In a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) news, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Ukas) and Semop assemblyman, Datuk Abdullah Saidol, said the government is also planning a second phase of the project, which will involve road surfacing works estimated to cost RM450,000.

He said the initiative is part of the Sarawak government’s continuous efforts to strengthen basic infrastructure in rural areas and address the needs of longhouse communities.

“The implementation of this project reflects the Sarawak Government’s ongoing commitment to improving basic amenities and enhancing the well-being of rural residents,” he said during the Ngabang Gawai Dayak N.42 Semop celebration on Thursday (June 25).

He added that the Ngabang Gawai Dayak programme forms part of a seven-day outreach initiative covering the entire Semop constituency, with 14 programmes held and participation from residents of more than 50 longhouses.

During the event, Abdullah also announced Rural Minor Project (MRP) allocation amounting RM60,000 to the Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK) of Rumah Preddy.

Another RM50,000 grant was allocated to the JKKK Rumah Umboh for upgrading and repairing the access road leading to their respective longhouse jetties, aimed at improving comfort and convenience for residents.

Meanwhile, JKKK Rumah Seli received RM15,000 for the construction of a kitchen, while 12 other JKKKs collectively received RM495,000 under the Sarawak Poor Housing Improvement Programme (PPRMS). — DayakDaily

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