TAWAU: Local authorities have identified a suitable site for the construction of a new Multipurpose Hall in the Merotai area here.
Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah President Brigadier General (Rtd) Tan Sri Liew Yun Fah said this follows the announcement by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor on Feb 16 regarding the allocation of RM2 million for the new hall.
“Actually, we have identified several suitable locations for the construction, involving three infrastructures, the hall, a vehicle parking area and a field.
“Therefore, the chosen site, located on a field spanning over 1.2 hectares, is deemed highly suitable after considering its elevated position and flood-free status,” he said Monday.
At the same time, the selection of the proposed site is also part of the long-term development plan for Pekan Merotai Baharu.
Liew said the site is situated within the Pekan Merotai Baharu plan, near Kijang Point.
“The State Government wants this new hall to serve as the heart of community activities in Merotai, covering economics, socialand cultural aspects.
“I believe that if managed well, it can become a central public hub and another economic establishment for the people of Merotai,” he said.
In addition to the new hall, Hajiji also announced an allocation of RM1 million for the installation of solar lights from the Jambatan Putih intersection to Kampung Sungai Udin aimed at lighting up the main Merotai – Kalabakan road.
Additionally, Kampung Melati Burut and Kampung Iban were officially gazetted as the latest recognised villages in Merotai.
Liew said this shows the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah leadership’s commitment to ensuring Merotai is not left behind in the Sabah Maju Jaya development wave even though it is located in an opposition-held area.
