KAPIT: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg today approved a total of RM73 million for two different development projects for Kapit town.
Speaking at the official opening of the RM3 million Kapit town square, he said, the Sarawak Government had the budget so it had no problem to further develop the town for the benefit of the people.
The RM3.16 billion sales tax income paid by petronas and other oil and gas companies had enabled Sarawak to be developed further.
The first project is the RM15 million new market while the other one is the RM58 million landscape and heritage project near here.
He said, the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government was on solid ground and therefore he could focus on developing the state with all the support by members of the coalition parties.
Abang Johari added that the state was now experiencing rapid infrastructure developments.
He said areas like Matu, Daro, Mukah, Tanjung Manis, Igan, Sibu and Kapit were now well connected thus easing inter division travels for the people.
Roads to Ng. Mujung was also completed while Balleh, Belaga upto Bintulu would also be connected, he added.
Abang Johari was in Kapit as part of his motorcyle road expedition and official visit programme.
He made stops in Kanowit, Ng. Ngungun and Song during the 110 km journey starting from Sibu Jaya this morning.
The kapit town square project was approved by the Chief Minister on april 25 2017 and was completed on September 15 2020.
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