RM4.9 mln agricultural road project to improve access in Kpg Krusen Kranji, says Tebedu rep
SERIAN (June 14): A RM4.9 million agricultural road project will soon be implemented in Kampung Krusen Kranji, announced Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada.
According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Dr Sinang said the new road will not only connect Kampung Krusen Kranji to the neighbouring villages of Krusen Siu and Krusen Mawang, but also provide much-needed access to farms and idle land previously difficult to reach.
'This project will provide road connectivity to farms and vacant land, as well as providing convenience to all landowners in the area.
'When ready, the Serian Resident's Office will be responsible for opening the tender,' he said at the 'Gawai Nyisan Bunos' (Gawai closing) at Awah Gawai N'Tangan Biriyak, Kampung Krusen Kranji on Friday.
During the event, Dr Sinang also announced a government allocation of RM10,000 for the construction of a new public toilet at Awah Gawai N'Tangan Biriyak, which will support upcoming community programmes in the area. agricultural road project Dr Simon Sinang Bada Kampung Krusen Kranji
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