MIRI: A pilot initiative between Miri City Council (MCC) and Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) in supplying piped gas to Medan Saberkas Miri has given 67 food and fruit traders a huge relief.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who presented Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, officiated at the launching ceremony yesterday.
New Sarawak Tribune met with some of the traders at the venue, Medan Saberkas here to get their views on the matter.
ROSIAH ARBI, 47
Food trader
“We thanked the state government, the city council and PETROS for the installation of the piped gas to Medan Saberkas. As one of the food traders here, it is a huge relief for us, as we could access to a much cheaper gas supply. Prior to the installation, we had to pay RM38 each time to refill the cooking gas tank. Sometimes not even come to one week, we had to top up more than two gas tanks.”
ROSLINA ARBI, 34
Food trader
“The piped gas is more affordable for us traders compared to the cooking gas cylinder. Fortunately, this year the government installed the piped gas supply to Medan Saberkas. Thank you.”
SHAHRI OMAR, 76
Fruit and food trader
“We welcomed the initiative by the government as we have been waiting for a long time since the 1990’s. I hope the initiative is expanded to other market or tamu in future.”
