Govt Committed To Enhancing Rural Infrastructure - Nanta

KAPIT, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- The government remains committed to strengthening rural infrastructure to enhance the people’s well-being, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of Dewan Kebiau at the Song Resettlement Scheme Phase II in Kebiau today, he said the RM1.92 million multi-purpose hall represents another key facility for the local community and demonstrates the state and federal governments’ commitment to delivering modern and inclusive infrastructure in rural areas.

“The project was fully completed on May 13, 2024, and has become a testament to progress and unity in the district,” he said.

Nanta, who is also the Kapit MP, said Dewan Kebiau was more than a venue for gatherings, serving as a hub for cultural, social, economic, educational and religious activities that strengthen community ties.

He expressed appreciation to the Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR), Kapit Division JKR, Kapit District Council (MDK) and the contractor for efficiently executing the project and meeting both the specifications and the contract timeline.

At the same event, Nanta also witnessed the symbolic handover of equipment under the Community@SCORE RECODA Socioeconomic Programme implemented by the Ulu Rajang Development Agency (URDA).

The pilot project involved nine participants from the inland fisheries sector in the Song district, with each receiving seven types of equipment, including fibre boats and outboard engines, to boost freshwater fish production and enhance household income.

In other developments, he said several physical development projects were being implemented and would be carried out in the Song and Kapit areas, including the Nanga Banjor/Nanga Makut and Nanga Makut/Nanga Engkuah road projects under URDA, as well as the proposed construction of roads and bridges connecting Jalan Nanga Belawai to Jalan Song–Kapit under JKR.

He said the road and bridge construction projects in Nanga Bangkit and Nanga Nansang Tekalit, as well as the Song Waterfront Project and the Jungle Produce Market Project, were set to improve access to the interior, enhance the town’s aesthetics, and spur local economic growth.

Nanta also said that the Jalan Nanga Kabah/SK Beguang Project under the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development was currently being implemented and was scheduled for completion on March 31, 2027.

At the ceremony, he also presented letters of appointment to three new community leaders and 43 ‘tuai rumah’, in addition to certificates of appreciation to three retired community leaders.

Nanta stressed that the role of community leaders and ‘tuai rumah’ was very important in bridging the government and the people and urged them to carry out their duties with full dedication, fairness and transparency.

--BERNAMA