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RM1.1 million for Kampung Kiau development, SK Kiau adopted under Madani Programme
Ewon launches the Sir Hugh Low Heritage Trail, developed by Koperasi Minitinduk Kiau Kota Belud, as one of Kg Kiau's tourism products.
KOTA BELUD (Aug 9): The government, through the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), has allocated RM1.1 million for the Kampung Angkat Madani and Sekolah Angkat Madani development projects in Kampung Kiau here.
Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said RM1 million would go towards seven small-scale infrastructure projects in the village, while RM100,000 has been channelled to the Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kiau.
The Kampung Angkat Madani projects include road upgrades, improved drainage, and enhancements to public facilities in Kampung Kiau Nuluh, Kampung Kiau Taburi, and Kampung Kiau Bersatu.
'Among the projects implemented are upgrading the field road, community hall, clinic and village hall in Kampung Kiau Nuluh; constructing drains in Zones Tebobon and Hongkung; building a road and culvert to the cemetery in Kampung Kiau Taburi; and constructing a community road and drainage system in Zone Tomoduh, Kampung Kiau Bersatu,' Ewon said.
He was speaking after officiating the Tourism Development Programme Through the Cooperative Movement and the handover ceremony for the Kampung Angkat Madani and Sekolah Angkat Madani projects at Dewan Tamu Desa Kg Kiau on Saturday.
For the Sekolah Angkat Madani initiative, RM100,000 was allocated to SK Kiau's PIBG for school development needs.
'SK Kiau is my adopted school, where I studied from Year 1 to Year 6. I hope that with this allocation, part of the development needs in my village, including those at SK Kiau, can be met,' he said.
Ewon also encouraged villagers to harness the area's natural resources — particularly in agriculture, tourism and cooperatives — to further boost socio-economic growth.
Also present were KUSKOP Secretary-General Datuk Sri Khairul Dzaimee Daud, Malaysian Cooperative Commission (SKM) Chief Executive Officer Noor Affifah Abdul Razak, as well as KUSKOP agency heads and village leaders.
As part of the event, Ewon launched the Sir Hugh Low Heritage Trail, developed by Koperasi Minitinduk Kiau Kota Belud, as one of Kampung Kiau's tourism products.
