MUKAH: Development projects worth RM1 billion which have been identified for the division will boost the economic, tourism and social sector here as well as in Tellian.
These projects have been identified by the Rajang Delta Development Agency (RADDA).
Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said for his constituency he had proposed an integrated market where food produce, including that of fishmongers and fruit vendors, can be sold.
“Instead of having them to move and sell at a temporary place, we should place them at one place.
“Once they move to a newer building, then we can focus on developments in the rural areas.”
“Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced on Saturday that a waterfront would be built in the area, therefore we need to think of where we should place the locals who wish to do business.
“We see the area (near the waterfront) as a potential to develop an integrated market. When we heard of the Premier’s announcement, we now need to act to ensure these projects are implemented simultaneously to avoid delays,” he said.
Royston also spoke of another project, now at the design stage, to prevent erosion at Kampung Permai right up to Muara Sungai Tellian.
“This has been a project we have been working on, it is under RADDA, we have asked the district office and the technical agencies involved to assist in the project,” he told reporters on Saturday (April 29) at the Pesta Kaul, here.
He added that currently 25 Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) are underway to provide road connectivity to the longhouses.
“In Ulu Bauh, we have built community halls in 15 longhouses, and another in Sebakong which is also under RTP.
“We are also proposing further developments for residents in the longhouses to go about their day to day activities,” he said.
Should an integrated market be made available, Royston said it could also be a tourist hotspot in time to come.
“It would be an iconic structure, not only would it be an added economic help, but it would also bring in more tourists.
“Most visitors and tourists would come and see the Menara Pehin and Boulevard Setia Raja, and with the integrated market available, more visitors will come,” he said.
