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Upgrading of Taman Tun Fuad: Delay once again draws ire
Published on: Sunday, June 08, 2025
Published on: Sun, Jun 08, 2025 Text Size: Datuk Philip Yong (left). Taman Tun Fuad which is being upgraded at a cost of RM20 million. Kota Kinabalu: The reopening of the long-delayed Taman Tun Fuad in Bukit Padang has been postponed once again, drawing criticism from City Hall (DBKK) advisor Datuk Philip Yong, who described the lack of progress in upgrading works as 'deeply disappointing'. The RM20 million project, fully funded by the federal Pakatan Harapan government, has kept the popular recreational park closed since Dec 10, 2022.
Advertisement Initially scheduled for completion by Sept 18, 2024, the reopening date has now been pushed to July 14, 2025, marking the third delay. 'Taman Tun Fuad is a vital public space for daily exercise and recreation, used by over a thousand people every day,' said Yong, a former Member of Parliament for Kota Kinabalu (Gaya), in a statement, Saturday. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article.
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