TAWAU: A land survey covering four villages in Kukusan, including Kampung Sri Menanti, Airport Lama, Sentosa Block 4 and Kampung Hilltop, will be carried out soon, potentially benefiting more than 10,000 residents.
Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah President Tan Sri Liew Yun Fah said the 88.54-acre land, long occupied by settlers, has received State-level approval for gazettement prior to the dissolution of the State Assembly.
“This is not a political stunt. The approval was given before the dissolution and is meant to address long-standing land issues,” he said after a dinner with village heads from Kukusan, here, last Sunday.
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“Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and the State Cabinet have agreed to approve the 88.54 acres of land for the villagers,” he said.
Once the surveying process is complete, the villages will be eligible for basic facilities such as a multi-purpose hall, paved roads and housing assistance under the Sabah Maju Jaya programme.
Liew urged political parties not to incite doubt among residents, stressing that the effort is aimed at solving long-term issues.
“Let us work together to get the land surveyed and structured. This is about the people’s future,” he said.
He said it is up to the people in Kukusan whether to continue supporting the government in the coming State election.
“If you feel the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah government is performing and helping the people, then continue to support them,” he said.
Liew also thanked the Chief Minister, the Department and the relevant parties.
“I have been helping the people even when I was not an elected representative, using my own means. What matters most is unity and moving forward together,” he said.