Kota Kinabalu: The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) called on the Sabah Ministry of Works to urgently address long-standing infrastructure problems affecting the State, particularly water supply, electricity and road conditions.
LDP President Datuk Chin Su Phin, accompanied by several supreme council members, recently paid a courtesy visit to State Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, who is also Deputy Chief Minister iii, to raise concerns over persistent disruptions that continue to burden rural and suburban communities.
“Access to clean water, stable electricity and safe roads are fundamental needs of the people. These issues should not be hindering Sabah’s development or burdening its citizens,” Chin said during the meeting.
During the dialogue, the party proposed several key suggestions, including:
- Water Supply: Accelerate the construction and repair of dams and distribution systems, while improving water management to reduce leakage and prevent illegal tapping.
- Electricity: Upgrade infrastructure to ensure greater grid stability, especially in industrial and densely populated areas, in order to prevent frequent blackouts that impact both livelihoods and investor confidence.
- Road Infrastructure: Implement a scheduled maintenance system and prioritise upgrading roads that connect rural communities to ensure safer and more efficient transportation and logistics.
Shahelmy welcomed the constructive input from LDP and expressed appreciation for the party’s commitment to addressing the people’s concerns.
He assured that the Ministry will review the recommendations and continue engaging stakeholders for better solutions.
Chin reaffirmed LDP’s role as a bridge between the Government and the people, emphasising the party’s commitment to championing issues that affect the daily lives of Sabahans.
“LDP will continue to fight for much bigger funding from the Federal Government to solve Sabahans’ water and road woes.
“At the same time, we will continue go to the ground, listen to the people and push for practical and fair infrastructure development that truly benefits all Sabahans,” he said.
