Finally… a BIG THANK YOU to Miri City Council for the upgrading works. We hope the various contractors will perform a good work, and we should be expecting a smooth ride on it (not like the current Pujut Flyover-GK-Pujut 7 Roundabout which features a slight shake-on-your-butt ride, after the recent resurfacing work!!)

We would like to thank Kumpulan Parabena and the Barisan Nasional government for making this dream road a reality. The second linkage is definitely a time saver for most of us who resides in Taman Tunku, Taman Jelita as well as Kampung Lusut.

My first post on the second link road, and request via Talikhimat refers. Read my last update here.

RM18 mln access road for Miri’s southern sector

by Philip Kiew
February 6, 2010, Saturday
Source: Borneo Post

MIRI: An RM18 million access road fringing the runway of Miri Airport will be built by developer and landowner Kumpulan Parabena Sdn Bhd together with several other infrastructures to turn the southern sector of Miri into a throbbing hub.This much-awaited road will ease congestion during peak hours in Taman Tunku and surrounding residential areas, slashing off travelling time and distance for the public.

Coming up is relocated Chinese primary school, SJKC Chiaw Nan from Lubok Nibong, Marudi to Taman Jelita Phase II, expected to ready for the first intake by 2012, while Parabena is also mulling the proposal for a university campus, polyclinic and other infrastructures in this strategic location.

Announcing this yesterday, managing director Datuk Raziah Mahmud said this 5-kilometre access road will link Taman Jelita to Miri-Bintulu road, easing congestion of the present route in Taman Tunku.

The government has already approved the proposed road linkage, and work is expected to start by the first half of this year.

Both Taman Tunku, Taman Jelita and other surrounding housing estates have a burgeoning population of 35,000, and Raziah said it could increase to 50,000 within the next five to 10 years.

Parabena, which owns nearly 2,000 acres of land on the left side of the runway, has developed 900 acres since it started 27 years ago with the development of Taman Tunku township.

Taman Tunku is designed for 3,500 houses and the second phase undertaken by Rich Venture Construction Sdn Bhd will build 750 units under the RV Housing estate.

Raziah pointed out that Parabena is looking forward to another school, university or college and medical facilities in this sprawling residential area in Miri due to the rising population and demand from surrounding areas.

“We are open to either private or public university campus and healthcare facilities such as clinics,” she said.

There are currently two secondary schools and  a primary school in the township, and Parabena is willing to discuss with interested parties the setting up of tertiary education institutions in this growing township.

The introduction of the new link road from Miri-Bintulu road fringing the airport runway will open up the southern sector of this township to the city centre, and sources said there are plans to connect it to the coastal road and Airport Road.

It also eliminates the hassle of going through residential roads in Taman Tunku to reach SMK Taman Tunku.

Manned by only one medical assistant, a nurse and one attendant, Klinik Komuniti 1Malaysia was officially opened by YB Tuan Haji Ahmad Lai, the Member of Parliament for Sebuti this afternoon.

Despite the limited budget from the federal government, the resident of Taman Tunku and its surrounding are generally pleased with the opening of the clinic.

YB Aidan Wing who spoked at the function told us that it would cost the patient RM6.80 for a return trip to the Polyclinic in town. Hence, with the opening of Klinik 1Malaysia, it will definitely save and benefits the lower income group, who are mostly from the nearby village of Kpg. Lusut.

YB Tuan Haji Ahmad Lai urged the people to continue supporting the Barisan Nasional in order to benefit from the various development plan that will be implemented in his area.

I was personally told that, the government is seriously identifying a suitable site for the Klinik Kesihatan Ibu dan Anak and probably a dental clinic.

jamesjg.com thank the government for the quick implementation of this clinic, since it was brought up last year, following the relocation of the Klinik Kesihatan Ibu dan Anak to a shoplot in town.

Residents may get light treatment there for as low as RM1 per treatment, RM15 for foreigners and free for children.  We hope the medical department could seek more funding and staff to manned the clinic, as three staff is sure not enough. I was told by an officer that yesterday the three staff attended to 130 patients from 10am – 10pm. It also mean, those staff could have skipped their meals!

Be thankful and for those who can afford to pay, kindly proceed to a private clinic, as the main objective of setting up this clinic is for the benefit of the lower income group, and hence, is not a competitor to the nearby private clinics.

This is another piece of good news that I would like to share with you guys.

My reply:

Good afternoon Mr. Tay,

This is indeed a good news to the residents concerned. We hope the project shall be supported by the State and Federal Government in term of funding to expedite the construction of the road. If the authorities leave the financial part entirely to the developer concerned, it might be a little too slow.

On the contrary, we would appreciate it so much if the City Council could expedite the issuance of Occupation Permits to the new housing areas around Taman Tunku, Taman Jelita and Holiday Park.

On copy to YB Tuan Fadillah, I hope you could bring the matter to the Federal Cabinet for quick funding.

Thank you and have a pleasant week.

JAMES JOSHUA
KETUA PERGERAKAN PEMUDA SPDP BAHAGIAN PIASAU

The email I received from the Miri City Council

—–Original Message—–
From: Tay Boon Pang [mailto:tayspamc@miricouncil.gov.my]
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 2:41 PM
To: Talikhidmat
Cc: Encik James Anak Joshua Guang
Subject: E-Request MCC/022/10/2009 or Talikhidmat T-7WU64Q

Dear Sir,

The above complaint refers.

According to record available in the Council, there will be a second road connecting Taman Tunku, Taman Jelita and the surrounding new residence next to Holiday Park, being part of the housing development undertaken by one private sector, please.

For your necessary information, please.

Sekian, harap maklum dan terima kasih.
Pegawai Perhubungan Awam, MBM.

Just to share with you, my readers on the status of our request for a second-link road linking Taman Tunku, Taman Jelita, Holiday Park, Luak Residences with the Miri-Bintulu Highway and Airport Road.

My reply to Talikhidmat:

We hope MIDCOM can look into this proposal seriously. Although we have received a call from JKR Miri, it doesn’t mean this issue is closed.

JKR Miri is aware of this traffic congestion issue and should send their proposal to MIDCOM even before the public lodge a complaint. This should be the proactive step and measure taken by government agencies in addressing public matters.

Do the agencies need the public to complaint before acting on it despite them knowing it better on the ground?

Thank you.

JAMES JOSHUA
EASTERNPOINTS LOGISTIC (M) SDN. BHD.
LOT 2204, FIRST FLOOR, SEBERKAS COMMERCIAL CENTRE
JALAN PUJUT-LUTONG, 98000 MIRI, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA
MOBILE: +6012-8776213 TEL.: +6085-661980 FAX.: +6085-622980

—–Original Message—–
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Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 7:32 AM
To: james@eplogistic.com
Subject: TALIKHIDMAT: FYI: T-7WU64Q

Dear Sir/Mdm,

We have received your case and did the necessary actions in making sure
that it gets the desired attention. However, we have not received any
feedback from the relevant agency as they might have contacted you
directly. We appreciate it if you could confirm with us whether your call
below has been attended to satisfactorily by the said agency.

Ref No : T-7WU64Q

Reported matters:

“Attn:JKR Miri
Dear Sir, I propose for the extension and
expansion of the second road connecting Taman Tunku, Taman Jelita and the
surrounding new residences next to Holiday Park or Luak Residential.Please
see the attachment. Hope the authority can take note on this and
solve the traffic jam issue there.  Thanks. ”

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And here is an update from YB Andy Chia, the ADUN for N.64 Pujut.

Good morning all,
I have info that there will be a proposed new road that links the back of Taman Tunku to the Luak Bay highway eventually….that will give the people of Tmn Tunku an alterantive access.  Hopefully it can be done within the next 2 years.

TQ all.
Rgds,
ANdy Chia

Well, YB.. we hope the road becomes a reality because we really need it there.

Case Number : T-7WU64Q Lodged on 15th October

Message
Attn:JKR Miri

Dear Sir,
I propose for the extension and expansion of the second road connecting Taman Tunku, Taman Jelita and the surrounding new residences next to Holiday Park or Luak Residential.Please see the attachment.
Hope the authority can take note on this and solve the traffic jam issue there.
Thanks.

Status at: 17th October 2009
In Progress (Pending Agency Action)
Assigned to agencies below for action: Jabatan Kerja Raya Bahagian Miri

The photo above show an overview of the road leading to our new home. The building on the background is SMK Taman Tunku.

The new home is a standard home with three bedroom, a dining section and a living room.

Below are more photos showing work-in-progress.

10-05-2009: Doors fixed and floor tiling done. More undercoat painting done.

26-04-2009: Ceiling done. Undercoat painting begins.

This is the photo taken during our first visit to the housing area. It was a no second thought decision, and on the 6th of December 2008 we paid for the deposit for this home. The lot is no.6 – luck!