SOOK: The upgrade of 22.85km road project of Tiulon Youth Scheme (RBT) to Kampung Simbuan since the end of September is to meet the needs of rural communities, especially in Sook.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup said this project is one of the developments in the district that has been realised despite facing several obstacles.
He said the success of this project is due to close cooperation between the Sook Sub-District Office, Keningau Public Works Department and the Ministry of Rural Development.
It was also due to the concern of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi that the project received approval.
“This project includes the construction of three new concrete bridges in addition to upgrading the drainage system to drain surface runoff which often causes flooding along this stretch,” he said during an official working visit to the project.
According to him, the project would take three years and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2027. Some 3,000 residents from 15 villages and surrounding areas would benefit.
“The construction of this project, will save time and travel costs, besides being able to generate local economic growth.
“This project also benefits the surrounding villagers to transport crops and provide travel facilities for the villagers,” he said.
Arthur, who is also the Member of Parliament for Pensiangan, stated that the Tiulon Youth Scheme (RBT) area is rapidly developing as a result of the implementation of the planned development agenda.
He said this year alone, four development projects have been launched – the construction of a new school building for SK Rancangan Belia Tiulon, the RBT telecommunications tower which has been completed and currently provides stable telephone and internet services.
He said the new Tamu RBT project is currently under construction and the project to upgrade the RBT road to Kampung Simbuan.
