Abdul Yakub Arbi (GPS – Balingian) has proposed a Village Commercial Centre (VCC) to be built in Kampung Sesok, Kampung Teh, Kampung Seberang, Kampung Sau, Kampung Penakub Ulu, Kampung Jebungan and Kampung Seberang which consist of areas such as Tutus Ulu, Sungai Alo, Kampung Litong, Kampung Bunut and Kampung Tanjung.
In his august House speech, he pointed out that this will encourage small entrepreneurs residing in the area.
“During the previous state legislative assembly (DUN) meeting, proposals to build Jalan Pelata Kuala Balingian to Liok and Jalan Persekutuan from Balingian to Sungai Anak and Pan Borneo were considered by the ministry.
“I also would like to urge that the proposals sent to be approved as soon as possible. I would also mention when will the Jalan Tellian By-Pass and the Second Bridge of Batang Mukah be built,” he questioned the august House.
Touching on the issues of unapproved bridges and roads, he also urged that the road along Kampung Teh to Kampung Kelapa Baru, Mukah to go through immediate approval and implemented as soon as possible.
He said this while debating the State Budget 2023 during the fourth day of 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting yesterday.
He also said that roads in Kampung Litong, Kampung Bunut, Kampung Tanjung, Kampung Sungai Alo, Kampung Tutus Ulu, Kampung Jebungan, Kampung Tegak, Kampung Penakub Ulu, Kampung Teh, Kampung Tabo, Kampung Tutus Hilir, Kampung Sungai Ragei, Kampung Bedanga, Kampung Suyong and Kampung Kuala Balingian face narrow roads and need to be upgraded.
“Proposals to build the roads in Sungai Arip to RGC Balingian have been issued to the Premier on February 18 of last year. May the proposals be considered as soon as possible,” he added.
“I would like to propose to build connecting roads to the Kampung Sesok Baru cemetery and the Christian cemetery in Sayo Balingian,” he urged.
