46 Tamu Desa sites in Sabah to be built, upgraded this year
Published on: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: A total of 46 Tamu Desa locations across Sabah have been identified for construction or upgrading this year under a RM10 million allocation by the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (Kuskop). Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick (pic), on Wednesday, said the projects will be carried out in 28 full and sub-district offices under the Tamu Desa premises development allocation in Budget 2025.
Advertisement Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had also announced a further RM10 million during the Madani Rakyat Sabah programme in Tawau on 11 May to support the continuation of this initiative. Ewon said written confirmation has been received from 15 district offices affirming that the land status of proposed Tamu Desa sites is in order, allowing Kuskop to issue letters of authorisation to begin procurement. He expressed hope that the upgraded facilities would provide a more comfortable space for small traders and rural entrepreneurs. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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