KAPIT: River cleaning activity is important for preserving and maintaining its habitat.
Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Bumiputera Laws and Customs), Jefferson Jamit Unyat, said that such programmes should be continued for the long-term benefits.
According to him, maintaining the cleanliness of the river is crucial as it has the potential to become a major attraction for tourists visiting Kapit.
He said this during a recent river cleaning event organised by the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) at Rumah Kenyalang Buyai Nanga Sengkaranji Sungai Menuan here.
During the event, Jefferson, who is also Bukit Goram assemblyman announced an allocation of RM10,000 to the Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK) of Rumah Kenyalang.
Additionally, he discussed with Public Works Minister and Kapit MP, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, to secure funding for the upgrade and continuation of the road project in Menuan.
