PADAWAN: Kampung Emperoh Garung here has seen substantial improvements in its infrastructure and living conditions through the successful implementation of nine Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects since 2015.
According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) report, the projects, valued at RM1.4mil, encompassed various initiatives such as the construction of agricultural roads, upgrading of village roads and lanes, improvement of halls, and the construction of concrete bridges.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Kampung Emperoh Garung bridge last Saturday (Nov 25), Deputy Minister for Transport, Datuk Dr Jerip Susil noted the positive impact of these projects on the village’s atmosphere.
“Now, the atmosphere of the village has changed with the availability of better infrastructure facilities, including improved roads, electricity, water supply and telecommunication lines.”
The bridge, a RTP project valued at RM100,000, was completed last year.
During the event, the Mambong assemblyman also allocated a Minor Rural Project (MRP) fund of RM30,000 to the Kampung Emperoh Garung Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK).
The ceremony was attended by notable figures such as Bidayuh Temenggong for Kuching Division, Datuk Austin Dimin; Padawan subdistrict administrative officer Julius Scott Sapong; and Bidayuh Pemanca for Kuching Division, Raymond Jihap.
