Rep: Nation's first RC powerboat pond being planned in Machan
SIBU (July 29): The first remote-control (RC) powerboat pond in the country is being planned in Machan, said Machan assemblyman Allan Siden Gramong.
According to him, his side is now in the process of surveying land for the RM700,000 project site, adding that the old 'tamu' (farmers and jungle produce market) area could be it.
'We are also still finding a consultant for this project as it is the first of its kind in the country.
'The main purpose of building the pond is for the convenience of RC powerboat racers and enthusiasts.
'We are aware that they have to find unused ponds for their activities.
'Besides that, I believe the new pond would enliven the old 'tamu' area with the presence of those involved in RC power-boating,' he told reporters when met after officiating at the closing of the Sibu International Remote Control Powerboat Race River Challenge 2025 here last Sunday.
Allan added that the project would funded under the Machan state constituency's Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) grant.
The assemblyman also planned to have trading stalls and entertainment at the pond.
'We hope this plan could materialise in two years' time.
'Still, this also depends on the implementing agency,' he pointed out. Allan Siden Gramong lead Machan RC powerboats
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