Kota Belud: Cypark Resources Bhd has identified four locations to be installed with RM400,000 worth of solar panels to enable local communities to save on power bills. The locations are Kota Belud Mosque, Chung Hwa Kota Belud Chinese Primary School, Kota Belud Chinese temple and the Kampung Piasau Borneo Evangelical Church. Kota Belud MP Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan said the solar panel at the Kota Belud mosque would be able to generate 541.45 kwh a month and caretakers can save RM506 from a bill of around RM1,250.
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"This means savings for them and the excess can be used to pay for other areas in the development of local Muslims," he said. His speech was read by the Assistant Agriculture and Food Industries Sabah, Datuk Musbah Jamlee during a breaking of fast event here.
Cypark Holdings Chief Executive Officer Datuk Daud Ahmad said the locations were picked due to their suitability, adding the panels can last for 25 years if they are properly maintained.
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He said the installation of the panels is also aimed to at raising awareness among students and communities on how the sun's rays can be harnessed for power.
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The event also saw 200 individuals and 60 orphans receiving alms.
