RM3.6 mln invested in 14 parks, recreational projects across Pujut, says rep
MIRI (July 13): A total of 14 parks and recreational projects have been implemented under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for the Pujut constituency between 2022 and 2024, amounting to RM3.6 million, said its assemblyman Mayor Adam Yii.
He added that the development of parks and recreational area had been one of his key priorities since taking office as an assemblyman, in efforts to promote healthy living and enhance community well-being.
'Parks and recreation are very important because we need to provide space for residents to exercise and relax,' he said.
He emphasised that particular attention had been given to ensuring neighbourhoods in his constituency are equipped with recreational spaces for the benefit of the residents.
Yii made the remarks during a briefing session and Minor Rural Project (MRP) handing-over ceremony, held at the Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Pujut service centre yesterday.
The projects, according to him, are located across three key zones in the constituency: Pujut, Piasau and Krokop.
'Sub-areas include Pujut Adong, Piasau Utara, Piasau Garden, Piasau Jaya, and several smaller areas within Krokop.
'The implemented projects include Pujut 2 walkway, Pocket Park Pujut, Pujut Adong New Pocket Park in the Pujut area.
'These include Piasau Utara futsal court, Piasau Utara football field and a football field toilet, Pocket Park in Jalan Piasau, Piasau Garden Walkway, Piasau Garden Stage, Piasau Jaya recreational park, and Piasau Jaya futsal court.
'For the Krokop area, the projects include Krokop Jaya basketball court, Krokop Yakin basketball court, and Krokop Rock Garden.'
Yii noted that only two projects were implemented within the Pujut area due to a shortage of available state land for development.
'While most of the projects have been completed, there are projects that will proceed for second and third phases,' he added.
During the event, Yii also presented the Minor Rural Project (MRP) funds totalling RM89,000 to various associations.
Among the grant recipients were Miri Guang Ning Association, Persatuan Berawan Sarawak, Miri Division Football Association, Sarawak Miri Deng Clan Association, SJKC North Miri Board of Management, Kelab Rekreasi Wanita Miri, Miri Chinese Association Youth Wing, Miri Rainbow Chorus Society, Miri Marzuq Recreational Club, Sarawak Yu Ho Kang Clan Association, Kelab Olahraga Speedforce Miri, Wishesland Miri, Sarawak Oil and Gas Workers Association Miri, Miri New System Entertainment Society, Miri Friendship Association, Broadway Dance Studio, Miri Chinese Association, and New Century Lions Club of Miri Resort City.
Also listed among the recipients' were Miri Teochew Association, Parent's Association of the Special Children Miri (Pibakis), Miri Zhang Shen Welfare Association, Neighbourhood Watch of Taman Hilltop, SMK Pujut, The Boys Brigade Malaysia of Northern Regional Council, Sarawak Chinese Association Women Section, Miri Harmony Cultural Society, The Federation of Chiang Chuang Association of Sarawak, Miri Ying-Yong Cheng's Clan Association, Persatuan Jururawat Masyarakat Sarawak, and Persatuan Pendorong Kepentingan Pendidikan Sarawak. adam yii lead parks projects Pujut recreational RTP
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