SIBU: The Sarawak government has been urged to expedite the implementation of the Bukit Assek Redevelopment Project.
“This project is the primary hope of Sibu residents and is expected to bring significant benefits to the economic and social development of the area,” said Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng.
Speaking to reporters after the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bukit Assek Branch Triennial General Meeting (TGM) meeting here Sunday (Nov 17) he said this was among nine motions and proposals adopted at the meeting.
He said another motion was to request the government to expedite Phase Four of the Sibu Flood Mitigation Plan to reduce the risk of flooding, which has caused property damage.
“It is currently at the design and tender stage, but we hope it can begin soon. It connects the section from Jalan Ek Dee to Paramount Hotel, completing the missing link. This is the fourth project, and it is fully funded by the Sarawak government,” he said.
The branch also called for the immediate upgrading of Jalan Wong King Huo to reduce traffic congestion, especially following the opening of new routes that have attracted more vehicles.
Other motions and proposals included the restoration of Sarawak’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), the construction of a Satellite Heart and Cancer Centre in Sibu, upgrading Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce to Sibu Airport, increasing flights from Sibu during festive seasons, and building flyovers at strategic locations such as the intersections of Jalan Wong King Huo, Jalan Salim, and Jalan Wong Soon Kai.
“The final motion was on the upgrading of Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman, which serves as an official or protocol road,” he added.
Meanwhile, the TGM saw Datuk Chieng Buong Toon re-elected as the chairman for the SUPP Bukit Assek branch, while Chieng was reappointed as the deputy chairman.
Lau Hieng Choon, Phuang Leong Hua, and Chieng Buong Kiong were appointed vice-chairmen.
Pang Liong Huat was appointed secretary, assisted by Chiu Jin Jin, Lau Kwong, and Jimmy Patrick Yiu Wan Wei.
The treasurer position was taken by Tiong Eng Lee, assisted by Tang Chou Leong.
