Kota Sentosa rep identifies locations for street lighting under 2026 RTP
KUCHING (July 10): Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap yesterday visited Jalan Sungai Tapang and Jalan Kampung Sungai Tapang to identify suitable locations for new street lighting installations under his 2026 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) allocation, totalling RM200,000.
Accompanied by community leaders and Syarikat Sesco Berhad (Sesco) officers, he symbolically marked a location with an 'X' to signify the project.
'The initiative aims to enhance road safety and deter crime, especially in poorly lit areas that pose risks to pedestrians, schoolchildren, and motorcyclists,' said Yap, who is also Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa Branch chairman, in a statement.
Yap added that the process of identifying points for the lighting project involved close collaboration between community leaders and Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) councillors.
'All project decisions must be based on real community needs and technical assessments to ensure effectiveness and long-term benefits,' he said, reaffirming his commitment to work closely with relevant agencies to ensure the timely implementation of the lighting upgrades.
He underscored that such efforts are part of his consistent effort to close infrastructure gaps and improve quality of life for all residents in Kota Sentosa.
In another development, Yap also carried out a final inspection of resurfacing works at the 7th Mile Community Association Hall car park, a project funded under his 2025 RTP allocation.
The inspection was aimed at ensuring that the work was completed according to standards.
'The upgraded parking area now provides safer and more comfortable access for residents attending funeral services at the hall, which is commonly used for last rites by families whose homes are unsuitable for such ceremonies,' Yap said. Kota Sentosa lead RTP street lights Wilfred Yap
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