ENGKILILI: The development of essential facilities here is moving forward, as authorities prioritise better roads, electricity, and water supply for rural residents.
Engkilili state assemblyman Dr Johnical Rayong Ngipa said the efforts aim to improve the welfare of rural communities through comprehensive infrastructure development.
“This focus aligns with the Sarawak Government’s aspiration to prioritise holistic development, including the education sector. Beyond infrastructure, we are also heeding the Premier’s call on the importance of educational initiatives.
“Next year’s education allocation is significant as its benefits will be felt not only in Engkilili but across Sarawak,” he said in a news report by TVS at the “Leaders with the People” event in Sebangkoi yesterday (Dec 28).
Rayong noted that since taking office, substantial improvements have been made in Engkilili, which previously faced a shortage of basic facilities.
“Areas such as Lidong, around 2006 and 2007, still had gravel roads and lacked adequate basic amenities. Today, the situation has changed significantly with paved roads reaching villages.
“Overall, more than 80 per cent of the constituency now enjoys basic infrastructure facilities,” he said.
He added that electricity supply has also been prioritised, with interior areas like Ulu Skrang, previously without grid access, now provided with solar power systems.
On rural connectivity, Rayong said that Ulu Skrang, once difficult to access, now has improved road networks.
“Bridge construction will also be undertaken soon, as highlighted in the recent State Legislative Assembly (DUN) session. All these efforts demonstrate the government’s continued commitment to ensuring rural communities are not left behind in development and have access to essential facilities,” he said.
