MIRI: “Two earth breaking ceremonies previously, and then nothing, but after this — the third ground breaking ceremony — the road will be completed,” said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing.
He was talking about the re-construction and improvement of Ulu Suai road in Niah, which he said proved that the state government was committed to developing rural infrastructure.
“I know people in this area have been waiting for a long time (30 years) for this project,” said Masing, who is also Minister of Infrastructure, Development and Transportation.
The re-construction and improvement of Ulu Suai road proves that the state government is committed to developing rural infrastructure.
The much-awaited project which involves resurfacing the road is scheduled to start next month. It is expected to be finished within 18 months at a cost of RM80 million.
Masing, who is also president of Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), noted that nearly 7,000 people in the area would benefit once the 19-km road is tar sealed by March 2021.
“The road will serve four villages, 14 longhouses, one clinic, four schools and three oil palm plantations,” he said during his opening speech prior to yesterday morning’s ground breaking ceremony for the road project. The ceremony was held at Tuai Rumah Libau Usang longhouse in Suai, about 97km from Miri city.
The state government, he said, has always wanted the people, especially those in the rural areas, to benefit from government-funded development projects.
“This project proves that you are being taken care of, so I remind you to rally behind the state government and continuously give your undivided support,” he said.
Masing was accompanied during the event by Youth and Sports Assistant Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan, Industries and Investment Assistant Minister Malcom Mussen Lamoh, Water Supplies Assistant Minister Datuk Liwan Lagang, Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilsom Ugak Kumbong, Samalaju assemblyman Majang Renggi, and Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon.
