SIBU (Feb 27): Road maintenance work at Jalan Kwong Ting in the Bawang Assan area here has commenced.

According to Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch chairman councillor Kevin Lau, the project’s proposal was submitted to the Sibu Rural District Council last year and was approved under the Malaysian Road Records Information System (Marris Fund).

“We hope this project and other road maintenance projects will benefit the residents and enhance the safety of road users, particularly in areas that are prone to flooding.

Lau said this when met during a site visit to Jalan Kwong Ting here yesterday.

Also accompanying him were his team members and community leader Kapitan Tang Chuo Ging.

“We will continue to monitor the project until its completion,” he assured.