KUCHING, May 2: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has announced that the Unit For Other Religion (Unifor) Charitable Trust Building will receive its occupational permit (OP) on Sept 1.
Despite being slightly behind schedule, Uggah expressed satisfaction with the progress made by the contractor, noting that the Charitable Trust Board members are pleased with the developments.
He said there are teething problems here and there, but the board are very confident the contractor would be able to resolve these problems.
“This project is critical for Sarawak and symbolizes the exclusivity of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government, so it must be completed on time,” he stated during a progress meeting on the project held near Jalan Ong Tiang Swee.
Uggah, who is also the Minister for Infrastructure And Port Development, would also like to ensure that traffic flow in the area will not be affected, with a team scheduled to conduct a study on road accessibility to accommodate upcoming developments.
“The area is where Panggau Dayak Tower housing the Dayak Chamber of Commerce and UIndustry (DCCI), Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF), Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) are located.
“The complex will also have a few shoplots for businesses and the sustainability will depend on how these are managed,” he explained.
Uggah also revealed that with the OP issued, Unifor will do their renovation in September or December.
Upon receiving the OP, Unifor will commence renovations in September or December, with plans to relocate to the premises in 2025.
The Unifor Charitable Trust building project has an estimated cost of RM80 million.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian, Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Penguang Manggil, Unifor State Director Datu Jack Aman Luat, and Hong Seng Construction (E.M) Managing Director Datuk Tan Jit Kee. — DayakDaily
