BINTANGOR: The Bintangor Waterfront is slated for an upgrade with an allocation of RM41 million approved by the Sarawak Government.

Meradong Assemblyman, Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said the scope of the project includes the construction of an extended concrete walkway, a park, roads, and the iconic Bintangor lime structure which is a symbol of the town.

In addition, the development will feature food kiosks, safety fencing, pedestrian shelters, gazebos, a concrete jetty, a bus terminal with parking facilities, landscaping, a Sarawak Rivers Board office, a mini police station, and a One-Stop Centre (OTC).

He revealed this while speaking at the 2025 Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner at a restaurant here, on Friday. 

Datuk Ding said there are several projects under the Rajang Delta Development Agency (RADDA) in Bintangor which aim not only to transform the local landscape but also to enhance the quality of life for residents in the area.

Among the projects are the upgrading of Bintangor Recreation Park (RM4 million), and a two-storey multipurpose hall (RM18 million). 

Other initiatives include constructing an alternative route from Jalan Kilang to Jalan Janting (RM8 million), a main pipeline from Jalan Kelupu to the Tulai Booster Station (RM10 million), and upgrading Bintangor town’s reticulation system (RM25 million).

On another matter, Datuk Ding said stable economy under the leadership of Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg enabled the Sarawak Government to introduce the Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS) to alleviate the financial burden of the rakyat.

In Meradong, a team under the supervision of the Meradong District Office has been established to assist with Sarawak ID and S PAY Global registration for SKAS recipients from 23 January to 25 January 2025 at the Maradong and Julau District Council Community Hall. -UKASnews