CHIENG Jin Ek (GPS-Bukit Assek) hopes that the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development, and Sarawak Sports Council (SSC) take immediate attention and provide funding for the repairs on Stadium Tun Zaidi, Sibu.
He pointed out that as the Sarawak Budget 2023 not only focused on development and economy but also social, sports funding was also an important aspect in the Budget.
“Sports foster positivity, self-esteem and self-identity and healthier lifestyles, and the Sarawak government is targeting to produce eight Sarawakian Olympians by 2030 as part of the efforts in making the state a sports powerhouse in Malaysia.
“Unfortunately, Stadium Tun Zaidi, Sibu has been closed since the Covid-19 pandemic struck from 2020. It is now in poor condition and needs immediate attention.
“This is to ensure that Sibu folk continue to enjoy sports activities in the stadium,” he said this in his debate speech on the Supply Bill (2023) 2022 during the fourth day of the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting on Thursday (Nov 24).
On the new link road construction in Sibu, Chieng pointed out that traffic congestion was a nightmare for the people and the problem was getting worse.
He said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg had announced five new link roads in Sibu, namely the connecting road from Sibu Jaya to Jalan Kong Yit Khim (under construction); connecting road from Aman Roundabout to Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, sub-connecting to Jalan Oya; connecting road from Jalan Ulu Sungai Merah to Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman; connecting road from Jalan Teku, Pasai Siong to Kemuyang area and Jalan Kong Yit Khim Dual carriageway from intersection road to traffic light section of Jalan Salim and Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce.
“Besides, the Premier also approved the upgrading of Jalan Oya (Phase 2) project and with the construction and upgrading of these six link roads in Sibu, I believe that the traffic jam in Sibu can be reduced and improved.”
He also called for a comprehensive flood mitigation plan to be carried out soon as flash flooding in Sibu is severe.
“At the moment, the Sentosa flood mitigation project and the 4th Phase of the Sibu Flood Mitigation Plan have yet to commence.
“Sibu folk are suffering and I would like to appeal to the relevant ministries and agencies to carry out the plan soon.”
