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KEMABONG: Kemabong Assemblyman Jamawi Jaafar said a holistic development plan involving a network of road links between Kemabong and Sipitang is in the works.

He said its objective is to launch eco-tourism in the district, adding that the district’s progress is not only attributed to agriculture sector, but also through tourism and economic improvement through good connecting roads. “To boost the economy of Kemabong, a road connectivity system is being planned across townships to Sipitang via the old Marais or Kuala Tomani road to Sipitang rather than through Tenom Town as it is located far from Kemabong.” He said this in conjunction with the opening of the Ilau Rakyat 2019 Kemabong district level, which was officiated by the Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.

He added that the current tourist destinations such as Highland Rundum, Katubu and Kapulu Recreational Marais Centre, Tenom Coffee Factory, among others, equip Kemabong with potential to thrive.

He said the government’s efforts to uplift the people in various infrastructure development is a manifestation of a new governance.

“The road network can also connect Sipitang, Sarawak and Brunei districts, and will in turn bring a lot of economic benefits,” he said. At the event, Jamawi handed in 4,420 new Warisan Party membership forms to Shafie from 69 branches in Kemabong.