17-05-2025
Dr Sim: Over 1,100 street lights installed in Batu Kawah since 2018
Sesco personnel installing street lights at a housing area in Batu Kawah.
KUCHING (May 17): A total of 1,155 street lights have been installed across the Batu Kawah constituency with an expenditure exceeding RM1 million since 2018, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian.
He said Sarawak Energy Berhad, through its operational and retail arm Syarikat Sesco Berhad (Sesco), had recently installed 68 new street lights across 15 locations in the constituency.
'The 15 locations are Jalan Segubang, Kampung Rantau Panjang, Jalan Moyan Segah, Jalan Moyan Indah, Kim Shak, Sin San Tu B, Jalan Desa Wira, Jalan RPR Batu Kawah, Jalan Batu Kawah, Kampung Stapok, Jalan Segedup, Jalan Highfield, Kampung Sinar Budi Lama, Jalan Sungai Tapang Ulu and Jalan Rantau Panjang.
'The project, funded under my Rural Transformation Project (RTP), involved a total investment of RM83,846,' said the Batu Kawah assemblyman in a statement today.
Dr Sim, who is also Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, said priority will be given to locations with existing utility poles, high-traffic zones and road bends deemed hazardous.
For areas without electricity infrastructure but with pressing needs, alternative arrangements will be made, he said.
'Street lighting has long been a fundamental need voiced by Batu Kawah residents. Since being elected as their representative in 2016, I have consistently raised this issue with the Premier of Sarawak.
'I am grateful that the Premier understands the grassroots needs and has extended his full support, both in principle and funding, demonstrating the Sarawak government's genuine commitment to improving the quality of life for Sarawakians,' he said.
Dr Sim encouraged residents to continue playing an active role as the 'eyes and ears' of the community by sharing constructive suggestions or reporting any local issues, adding that a safer and brighter Batu Kawah is a goal that can only be achieved by working together. Batu Kawah Dr Sim Kui Hian lead sarawak energy berhad street lighting
