Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Indian Association’s (SIA) request for a new road to allow better access to its premises in Sembulan will be considered.

Public Works Department (JKR Sabah) Minister Datuk Ir Shahelmey bin Yahya announced it during the “Malam Muhibbah” fellowship dinner at the association hall, Saturday night.

SIA is one of the oldest NGOs in the State, having been formed in 1947.

Shahelmey praised SIA for their exemplary actions in fostering unity in Sabah, despite differences in religions and creed.