KUCHING: Even though Kota Sentosa is represented by the Democratic Action Party (DAP), Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa chairman Wilfred Yap will continue to speak out for the people there, and appeals for the government to increase development funding, especially for the Stampin Resettlement Scheme.
“Such allocations are urgently needed for the reconstruction and upgrading of old and dilapidated roads and drains as infrastructure development in the Stampin Resettlement Scheme in Kota Sentosa has been left behind during the last 15 years.”
In a statement today, it was said that Yap, who is also SUPP Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) chief, did not want to be dragged into a ‘childish’ and ‘blame game’ argument with DAP on the plight of residents in the Stampin Resettlement Scheme.
He said in fact, the Stampin Resettlement Scheme could trace its existence back to the efforts of SUPP who secured the Temporary Occupational Licence land for squatters from all over Kuching, and SUPP understood their plight and predicament.
“The real issue for the residents is whether DAP is effective as a conduit or channel to the government for securing development funding in Kota Sentosa compared to constituencies represented by Gabungan Parti Sarawak or SUPP elected representatives.”
He said the need for development funding in the Kota Sentosa constituency (which also covers Stampin Resettlement Scheme) was due to the fast-increasing number of residents living in the area.
“The reality is that the assessment rates paid by the residents to Kuching South City Council and Padawan Municipal Council are never enough to carry out the necessary upgrading of infrastructure projects to better the lives of residents.”
He said during a recent visit to the Stampin Resettlement Scheme, residents there had complained about a burst water main at Lorong 23, Jalan Stampin Baru.
The complaint was immediately communicated to Kuching Water Board and the burst pipe was repaired.
Anyone requiring assistance can call SUPP PCB at 016-7797688 or 082-246999, directly visit the SUPP Head Office.
