Wednesday 26 June 2013

A slew of projects for Kota Belud, Sabah



Apart from ensuring the successful completion of mammoth projects, the government will also bring tremendous development in Kota Belud in Sabah and improve the living standards of its residents.

“Kota Belud has a bright future. It is ready for robust development for the state government has a clear vision of its development agenda,” according to Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan.

Projects in the pipeline for the constituency include a public housing project, the Kota Belud-Pitas Agropolitan Project, the Usukan Bay Oil & Gas Support Industry Centre, as well as a portion of the 2,300km Pan Borneo highway, which will connect Sabah and Sarawak.

In particular, the Usukan O&G support industry centre, which is being implemented by the Petronas Asian Supply Base and Sabah Foundation, is expected to generate over 1,000 jobs.

“The project will help raise the income, skills and capabilities of locals, particularly young people who want to involve themselves in oil and gas industry and related sectors,” noted Abdul Rahman who is also the MP for Kota Belud.

Moreover, his ministry will identify suitable sites for 500 affordable houses in Sabah, including those in Kota Belud.

“The ministry will accelerate the construction of affordable homes for the people and we are committed to ensure the successful completion of national housing projects in the state,” he added.

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