(Kuching, 5th) The RM160 million Batu Kawa Second Bridge and new road construction project is expected to begin the tender process this year, with the entire project estimated to take two to three years to complete.
Batu Kawa constituency state assemblyman Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian pointed out that this large and crucial development plan includes a new bridge across the Sarawak River, as well as a dual-carriageway four-lane road spanning more than 5 kilometers.
He said that with the population and housing projects in the Batu Kawa area continuously increasing, traffic flow is becoming heavier and the current roads are gradually becoming inadequate; therefore, building new roads is a necessary measure to ease traffic congestion.
Sim Kui Hian made these remarks today when presenting government grants to 18 temples in his constituency. He stated that in recent years Sarawak has successfully "stood up" in terms of development, and now must "stand firm" and move towards "self-sustained growth."
"We need to push development step by step, and I believe that Sarawak’s future performance in various fields will be impressive, attracting attention and admiration from outside."
He pointed out that this grant forms part of the annual operating subsidy to help reduce the temples' daily operational financial burdens.
"Sarawak respects religious freedom and there are also other religious affairs units assisting in temple development, reflecting the government's emphasis on the religious and cultural diversity of all races."
Sim Kui Hian also mentioned that the Chinese community has always valued religion and education, with ancestors who migrated and settled here holding these two as key values.
"It is heartening that both religion and Chinese education are strongly supported by the Sarawak government."
He also called on all temples to continue preserving and promoting Chinese religious and cultural heritage, and to carry on the tradition of good management and development."
Batu Kawa constituency state assemblyman Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian pointed out that this large and crucial development plan includes a new bridge across the Sarawak River, as well as a dual-carriageway four-lane road spanning more than 5 kilometers.
He said that with the population and housing projects in the Batu Kawa area continuously increasing, traffic flow is becoming heavier and the current roads are gradually becoming inadequate; therefore, building new roads is a necessary measure to ease traffic congestion.
Sim Kui Hian made these remarks today when presenting government grants to 18 temples in his constituency. He stated that in recent years Sarawak has successfully "stood up" in terms of development, and now must "stand firm" and move towards "self-sustained growth."
"We need to push development step by step, and I believe that Sarawak’s future performance in various fields will be impressive, attracting attention and admiration from outside."
He pointed out that this grant forms part of the annual operating subsidy to help reduce the temples' daily operational financial burdens.
"Sarawak respects religious freedom and there are also other religious affairs units assisting in temple development, reflecting the government's emphasis on the religious and cultural diversity of all races."
Sim Kui Hian also mentioned that the Chinese community has always valued religion and education, with ancestors who migrated and settled here holding these two as key values.
"It is heartening that both religion and Chinese education are strongly supported by the Sarawak government."
He also called on all temples to continue preserving and promoting Chinese religious and cultural heritage, and to carry on the tradition of good management and development."