Moving Garages to Teku Road
In the bustling town of Sibu, Sarawak, the Sibu Automobile Repairers Association has been grappling with a long-standing issue regarding the location of automobile workshops for over two decades. The association's chairman, Teo Ngiin Poh, has expressed impatience among its members, but recent developments offer a glimmer of hope.
Second Finance Minister Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh disclosed a potential solution during a gathering of the association, stating that the state government and the association are collaborating to potentially relocate automobile workshops to a 31-acre piece of land in the outskirts of Teku Road.
Wong, who has been trying to help the association resolve this problem for years, has discussed the matter with the Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and received his approval to explore the possibility of the proposed relocation to Teku Road. He is determined to turn the proposed land into an industrial lot, aiming to reduce noise, pollution, and traffic congestion in residential and town centers.
However, an earlier plan to relocate to Lanang Road could not be executed due to the land being deemed unsuitable by the developer. This unfortunate turn of events resulted in a wasted five years, as lamented by Wong.
Despite the setbacks, the association remains hopeful. Wong advised car garage operators to remain patient as he works on the proposal with the association. Teo Ngiin Poh acknowledged being blamed for the delay but is happy for Wong's continued support.
In a positive note, the association awarded study incentives to students with exceptional academic performances and presented graduation certificates to 19 trainee mechanics from member workshops.
As the situation evolves, it is crucial for updates to come from official sources. The Sarawak state government, Sibu Municipal Council, or the Sibu Automobile Repairers Association would be the best places to look for detailed and accurate information on this matter.
For those seeking assistance, I am here to help with suggestions on where to look or how to obtain official statements on this issue. Let's hope for a successful relocation and a cleaner, quieter Sibu for all its residents.
- The Second Finance Minister, Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh, disclosed a potential solution to the long-standing issue of the location of automobile workshops in Sibu, Sarawak, proposing a 31-acre plot in Teku Road for possible relocation of automotive industries.
- Wong, in collaboration with the state government, aims to transform the proposed Teku Road land into an industrial lot, with the objective of reducing noise, pollution, and traffic congestion in Sibu's residential and town centers, following the unsuitability of an earlier plan for relocation to Lanang Road.
