‘SJKC Chung Hua Debak reconstruction on track for mid-year completion’

KUCHING (March 3): The reconstruction of SJKC Chung Hua Debak is about 60 per cent completed by June or July this year, said Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam.

The Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Deputy Minister said once completed, pupils would be able to begin using the new facilities in the next school term.

“It is understood that the project is about 60 per cent completed and its full completion is expected in June or July this year.

“Once completed, pupils of the school can start using it from the new term next year,” he said during a Chinese New Year gathering hosted by the Debak Chung Hua Association in Debak recently.

Mohamad Razi also urged government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the local community to work together to strengthen economic and commercial activities in Debak.

Noting that the road connectivity in the district has improved over the years, he said the access way from Suri to Tuie has significantly shortened travel time.

“With enhanced road connectivity, travel time will is reduced, facilitating movement among Spaoh, Pusa and Debak,” he said in a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report.

He added that the Debak Market has also boosted the local economy by providing a fair platform for traders to compete.

“Several chain store operators are expected to open branch outlets in Debak soon,” he said.

At the dinner, Mohamad Razi presented RM30,000 to the Debak Chung Hua Association, RM20,000 to SJKC Chung Hua Debak Board of Management, and RM10,000 to Debak Chinese Charitable Trust Board.

Meanwhile, Betong MP Dato Dr Richard Rapu, who was also present, pledged parliamentary grants to same three organisations:

RM10,000 to the Debak Chung Hua Association, RM10,000 to the SJKC Chung Hua Debak Board of Management, and RM5,000 to the Debak Chinese Charitable Trust Board.