By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Feb 27: A total of 68 cheques were handed to 41 recipients today, amounting to RM1,668,346.66, for the land compensation for the Jalan Mara–Jalan Selangking–Nanga Sela–Tanjung Paoh road upgrading project in Betong.
The cheque presentation took place at Rumah Mubok Julie, Tanjung Paoh, officiated by Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, said a press release.
Uggah, who is also Bukit Saban assemblyman, expressed satisfaction with the progress of the 10km road upgrade, which is ahead of schedule at 42.3 per cent and is expected to finish by October 2026.
The project covers a total land area of 14.81 hectares involving 48 field lots and Bumiputera Communal Reserve Land.
The road upgrading project is part of the State’s effort to improve connectivity in Betong and surrounding areas, benefiting local communities and boosting economic development. — DayakDaily
