Three long suspension bridges are upgraded in stages

MIRI, 29 September: Three bridges at Long Jekitan namely the Tebao River Bridge, Sengayan River and Lakat River will be upgraded in stages to improve connectivity of residents in the area.

Deputy Minister in Sarawak's Premier Department (Research, Immigration and Project Monitoring), Datuk Gerawat Gala said that the relevant applications have been submitted to the Public Works Department (JKR), while recovery and upgrading work is being carried out in phases.

He said the effort was part of ongoing attention to infrastructure needs and basic amenities of the community in rural areas.

As for the road network, he said long-term planning also involved efforts to upgrade roads from Long Jekitan to Lapok in phases.

"This effort is in line with the approval of the Sarawak Premier to take over the roads which were previously under the planning company by the Government of Sarawak so that they can be improved gradually for the benefit of the people, especially rural communities", he said in a statement on Monday.

Meanwhile, Long Jekitan now enjoys electricity supply and telecommunications facilities, while clean water supply projects are being implemented under the Highland Development Agency (HDA).

He said efforts to improve basic facilities in the area will continue to be focused on ensuring that the needs of the community can be met in stages.

In related developments, Gerawat also provided assistance to 10 families affected by the fire in Long Jekitan through ADUN Service Center N.78 Mulu.

"I will continue to bring and process matters related to the relevant government agencies so that the needs of the people in Long Jekitan and N.78 Mulu area continue to receive attention", he said. - TVS