Yii (centre) presents an MRP cheque to a recipient, as Hii (second left) and others look on.
MIRI (July 2): A total of 171 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects worth RM25 million have been implemented in the Pujut constituency over the past five years, with education receiving the largest share of the development allocation.
Pujut assemblyman Adam Yii said the projects covered a wide range of essential infrastructure and public amenities, including community halls, drainage systems, street lighting, recreational parks, religious centres, roads, schools and other community needs.
He said 56 of the 171 projects were school-related, reflecting the government’s commitment to strengthening education as a foundation for Sarawak’s future development.
“Through education we can equip our younger generation with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to society and Sarawak’s development,” he said during a Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant presentation ceremony here yesterday.
Yii, also Miri mayor, said the RTP projects were implemented in phases, with 10 projects implemented in 2022, seven in 2023, eight in 2024, eight in 2025, and seven in 2026.
He added that the current term has focused primarily on delivering basic infrastructure and essential public facilities that directly benefit local communities.
“What we are doing now are the basic and essential works that the people need the most,” he said, adding that future development would continue to prioritise drainage improvement works, road upgrades and other public facilities.
During the ceremony, Yii presented RM85,000 in MRP grants to 25 associations and non-governmental organisations to support their community programmes and activities.
He urged the recipients to utilise the grants responsibly for the benefit of the community while promoting unity, harmony and social development.
“A united Sarawak would be better positioned to pursue the restoration of the state’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963,” he said.
Also present was Sarawak United People’s Party Youth Central vice chairman Kelvin Hii.
