By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Nov 3: Community service must go beyond political rhetoric and deliver tangible improvements to people’s daily lives, says Kota Sentosa incumbent Wilfred Yap.
He said public service should be measured through commitment, accountability and results, rather than promises made during election periods.
“Development must be felt by the people, not merely announced on paper. My commitment is to listen, act responsibly and work continuously for the betterment of our communities,” he said in a statement today.
He said this during a recent dialogue session with Jalan Semaba residents, where he also shared updates on RM3.526 million worth of development projects undertaken in the area during his tenure.
The allocations, channelled through the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) and MARRIS Fund, covered drainage improvements, road upgrading and repairs, as well as recreational facilities.
Of the total, RM1.527 million came under RTP, including RM1.244 million for drainage improvements, RM82,700 for road upgrading and RM200,000 for recreational park improvements.
The drainage works included several phases of upgrading along Jalan Semaba, with the RM350,000 Phase 3 project in 2026 currently under implementation.
Another RM1.999 million was channelled through the MARRIS Fund for road and drain repairs and resurfacing.
This comprised RM941,900.66 for road repairs and resurfacing along several stretches, including Lorong 1 Semaba, Lorong 2B1 Semaba, Lorong 2B2 Semaba, Lorong 8 Semaba, Lorong Semaba 6, Lorong Semaba 7G and Jalan Kampung Semeba.
A further RM1.058 million was allocated for drain repairs and resurfacing at Lorong 1 Semaba, Lorong 2B Semaba, Lorong 2B1 Semaba and Lorong 2B2 Semaba.
“The purpose of holding dialogue sessions is to listen directly to the people. Residents are the ones who experience these problems every day, and their feedback is important in helping us identify priorities and address issues that matter to the community,” he said.
Yap stressed that engaging directly with residents was essential to understanding their problems, securing the necessary allocations and ensuring projects were implemented effectively.
He also emphasised the need for continued monitoring and follow-up, particularly for projects still under implementation, to ensure public funds translated into meaningful improvements on the ground. — DayakDaily
