Tupong rep: Jln Matang expansion project could be delayed due to underground cable layout

Fazzrudin (fifth right), Tan Kai (sixth right) and Abang Asmawi (second right) with others cutting the ribbon as a symbolic gesture to launch Bazaar Ramadan E-Mart Matang 2023 on April 10, 2023.

By Christopher Lidom

KUCHING, April 10: The Jalan Matang expansion project could face a slight delay due to the underground electricity cable layout.

Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said currently, the contractor appointed could not pinpoint the underground cable to avoid damaging it because Sarawak Energy Berhad does not have the details of the layout.


“This matter is being worked on to prevent casualties to contractor workers and road users.

“To my understanding, they are in the process of identifying the cable layout so that they can build the road in stages,” he told reporters when met after the launching ceremony of Bazaar Ramadan E-Mart Matang 2023, here today.

Fazzrudin said he also hopes traffic management for the project would allow road users to use the road during the construction period.

On November 1, 2022, a new contractor was appointed to upgrade Jalan Baru Matang, involving a 4.4-kilometre road from Jalan Matang Jaya to Jalan Batu Kawa-Matang Junction.

Fazzrudin (second left) handing out a cooking cap to one of the sellers at Bazaar Ramadan E-Mart Matang after the launching ceremony while Tan Kai (left), Abang Asmawi and the others look on.

Also present at the ceremony were Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Tan Kai and his deputy Abang Asmawi Abang Ali. — DayakDaily

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