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SEMPORNA: Kerajaan Negeri terus mempergiat usaha menangani masalah  infrastruktur yang diwarisi daripada kerajaan terdahulu, termasuk berkaitan jalan raya,  bekalan air dan elektrik. 

Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor berkata, lebih RM1 bilion kini  dibelanjakan bagi melaksanakan pelbagai projek berkaitan bekalan air di seluruh Sabah. 

“Terdapat dua tiga projek besar yang akan siap tidak lama lagi. Satu daripadanya hujung  tahun ini dan di sebelah Tawau pun progres lebih kurang 50 hingga 60 peratus. Kita  ganti paip-paip air di kebanyakan daerah kerana banyak kebocoran, banyak kecurian  dan sebagainya,” katanya. 

Beliau berkata, masalah bekalan air bukan isu baharu atau hanya berlaku di bawah  kerajaan semasa, sebaliknya telah berlarutan sejak sekian lama dan memerlukan  tindakan berterusan. 

“Masalah air ini bukan datang waktu kerajaan ini, ia diwarisi dari dulu lagi. Jadi kita kena  lakukan yang terbaik sebagai kerajaan yang bertanggungjawab. 

“Betullah orang politik, air tiada, dia salahkan kerajaan kita. Tapi apa dia yang buat waktu  dia berkuasa, tidak ada apa-apa. Yang penting kita positif saja, kita baik, kita laksanakan  untuk kemudahan rakyat kita,” katanya. 

Hajiji berkata demikian ketika ditemui pemberita selepas merasmikan Majlis Pelancaran  106 Unit Kedai Dua Tingkat Fasa 1 serta Pecah Tanah Projek Komersial Fasa 2 dan 3  Lembaga Pembangunan Perumahan dan Bandar (LPBB) di Jalan Bubul, di sini, hari ini. 

Katanya, pelancaran 106 unit kedai dua tingkat yang dibangunkan LPBB itu dijangka  merancakkan kegiatan ekonomi serta membuka lebih banyak peluang kepada  penduduk tempatan. 

Hajiji berkata, projek berkenaan penting dalam menyokong pertumbuhan Semporna  sebagai destinasi pelancongan yang menerima kemasukan ramai pelawat. 

“Saya merasmikan pelancaran projek LPBB, unit kedai yang telah siap 106 unit dan juga  pelancaran fasa kedua dan ketiga, juga unit kedai. Ini menunjukkan ia akan lebih  merancakkan ekonomi di daerah Semporna ini. 

"Semporna adalah daerah pelancongan di mana pelancong banyak datang ke sini dan  saya yakin dengan terbinanya kedai-kedai ini akan memberi ruang dan peluang kepada  mereka untuk membeli-belah ataupun datang untuk makan, minum dan sebagainya,”  katanya. 

Menurut Hajiji, perkembangan itu turut membuka ruang kepada penduduk tempatan dan  kawasan sekitarnya untuk terlibat dalam aktiviti ekonomi. 

Beliau berkata, berdasarkan maklumat yang diterima daripada pemaju, projek komersial  berkenaan yang turut melibatkan pembinaan jeti yang akan dilaksanakan sendiri oleh  pihak berkenaan. 

Katanya, usaha itu selaras dengan Hala Tuju Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) yang  menggalakkan penyertaan rakyat, pemaju dan sektor swasta dalam pembangunan  negeri. 

“Antara hala tuju kita dalam SMJ ialah peluang kepada semua rakyat, pemaju dan pihak  swasta. Kita mempunyai dasar yang terbuka, "friendly investor".Ini sahaja cara kita  untuk maju ke hadapan.  

"Kita gubal satu dasar yang memudahkan para pemaju dan juga pelabur daripada luar  datang ke sini kerana kalau ada pelaburan dan aktiviti ekonomi, kita akan wujudkan  peluang pekerjaan untuk rakyat kita seluas-luasnya,” katanya. 

Tamat

SEMPORNA: The State Government continues to intensify efforts to address  infrastructure problems inherited from previous administrations, including those  involving roads, water and electricity supply. 

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor said more than RM1 billion is  currently being spent on various water supply projects throughout Sabah. 

“There are two or three major projects that will be completed soon. One of them will be  completed by the end of this year, while the project progress in Tawau is about 50 to 60  per cent complete. We are also replacing water pipes in most districts because there are  many leakages, cases of water theft and other problems,” he said. 

He said water supply problems were not new or something that had only occurred under  the present government, but had persisted for a long time and required continuous  action. 

“This water problem did not arise during the term of this government. It was inherited  from long ago. So, as a responsible government, we have to do our best. 

“It is true that when there is no water, politicians blame our government. But what did  they do when they were in power? Nothing. What is important is that we remain positive,  do what is right and carry out these projects for the convenience of our people,” he said. 

Hajiji said this when met by reporters after officiating at the launch of 106 units of two storey shoplots under Phase 1 and the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 2 and 3 of  the Housing and Town Development Board (LPBB) commercial project at Jalan Bubul  here today. 

He said the launch of the 106 completed two-storey shoplots developed by LPBB was  expected to boost economic activities and create more opportunities for local residents. 

Hajiji said the project was important in supporting Semporna’s growth as a tourism  destination that receives a large number of visitors. 

“I officiated at the launch of the LPBB project involving 106 completed shoplots, as well  as the launch of the second and third phases, which also comprise shoplots. This shows  that the development will further stimulate economic activities in Semporna.

“Semporna is a tourism district where many tourists come, and I am confident that the  construction of these shoplots will provide space and opportunities for them to shop or  come here to eat, drink and engage in other activities,” he said. 

According to Hajiji, the development would also provide opportunities for residents in  Semporna and the surrounding areas to participate in economic activities. 

He said that based on information received from the developer, the commercial project  would also include the construction of a jetty to be undertaken by the relevant quarters. 

He said the initiative was in line with the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Development Plan,  which encourages the participation of the people, developers and the private sector in  the State’s development. 

“One of the directions under SMJ is to provide opportunities for everyone, the people,  developers and the private sector. We have an open and investor friendly policy. This is  the only way for us to move forward. 

“We formulate policies that make it easier for developers and investors from outside to  come here because when there are investments and economic activities, we will be able  to create as many job opportunities as possible for our people,” he said. 

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